Ma and Pa have been sensitized to think that all crime is wrong, and that elimination of civil liberties is not a problem as the "government is always right". Until they lose their home or personally get arrested, they don't care.

Further, if they think "crime" is being fought, and "war on drugs"="fighting crime", then they support it.

Finally, no one will remember the original statements by the DHS, FBi and others regarding abuse of the Patriot Act. It's simply another tool to be used. Just like the Admiralty Act has been used for drug seizures, and RICO has been used against otherwise common criminals.

The person would in all likelyhood be in trouble. Real examples of the TSA being very proactive in looking for drugs (IMO):

http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v05/n2019/a01.html
... and of course the Michael Vick water bottle incident:
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive...71mexico1.html

The problem is that they powers that be like to link anything they do not like to terrorism. Remember back, shortly after 9/11, they started putting ads on television about how your "simple and fun pot use" is supporting terrorism? They ran for quite a bit in Los Angeles. By the end of the PSA, they had recreational users as the worst people in the world, and practically blamed them for things like 9/11. It was something else.

Now, I don't get to enjoy it due to already-low blood pressure, but I support your right to put whatever you want into your body, as long as you leave me alone.

Actually, in most cases it would be reefered by the TSA prior to being reefered by the LEO:)

...you will charged on what's left over...

So, the question is: What's the best way to bring your pot with you on a flight? Checked luggage? I'm asking for a friend, obviously! :p

Correct

In your pocket/underwear/bra. It isn't metalic and won't set off the metal detector, and chances of a pat-down finding a small amount in a plastic baggie are slim.

Ok, let's review. You (or your "friend" ;)) wants to take an illegal substance (in spite of the fact it probably shouldn't be illegal, but we'll save that for OMNI), through a secure checkpoint where there are inspections and law enforcement present. Probably not the wisest choice. Would you take your pot through the X-ray at the courthouse?

no but they have real cops there...

Depending on your origin/destination/luck you could still get caught by the dogs ... and someday even wasps ...
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science...ng-wasps_x.htm

So, it's still best to just send it to the hotel you're staying?!

If by mail, I'd imagine that'll be another federal offence and could set the postal inspectors after you as well.

Bloody clothing is always evidence of a crime according to your statement. So that must mean that the wrapping on my arm from where I donated blood this morning is evidence of a crime. How do TSO's know it is evidence of a crime since they have had no formal training in the area.

That is the problem with too many of these incidents. The person examining the item sees only one explanation when many more are plausible and perhaps more likely. So TSO's without any training in drug identification are calling in LEO's to examine items that have no nexus to aircraft safety.

I was told by a TSO at IAD a couple of weeks ago that they find marijuana regularly. If it's a joint or two they just confiscate and throw it out (sure they do). The LEO's don't want to be bothered with a small amount and all the time and paperwork that goes with it.

I wouldn't bet the potential consequences on it ...