Testing the TSA
Jan 24, 2009 | 7:18 am
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Testing the TSA
Today I'm flying with a box of Aleve Liquid Gels. It has the words "liquid" and "gels" in big letters on the box: http://www.aleve.com/liquid_gels.html
Bets on whether this blatant disregard for policy will lead to confiscation?
Bets on whether this blatant disregard for policy will lead to confiscation?
Jan 24, 2009 | 7:42 am
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Today I'm flying with a box of Aleve Liquid Gels. It has the words "liquid" and "gels" in big letters on the box: http://www.aleve.com/liquid_gels.html
Bets on whether this blatant disregard for policy will lead to confiscation?
Bets on whether this blatant disregard for policy will lead to confiscation?
Jan 24, 2009 | 8:55 am
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If your goal is conflict, then I think you'll be disappointed. I've carried a few dozen gel tabs (restocked after every trip) for about a year now and have never had any problems.
That said, I've always carried them in an unmarked container, because the original container is way too large for travel. I have a doctor's note with me just in case, but have never had to use it.
That said, I've always carried them in an unmarked container, because the original container is way too large for travel. I have a doctor's note with me just in case, but have never had to use it.
Jan 24, 2009 | 11:05 am
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Today I'm flying with a box of Aleve Liquid Gels. It has the words "liquid" and "gels" in big letters on the box: http://www.aleve.com/liquid_gels.html
Bets on whether this blatant disregard for policy will lead to confiscation?
Bets on whether this blatant disregard for policy will lead to confiscation?
Jan 24, 2009 | 12:33 pm
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Ah yes, take 10oz plastique, break it up into a couple of dozen pill-sized items, put it into a container marked "Medicine, I'm ok" and suddenly the explosive properties of the plastique are gone. 
The TSA: For joke or novelty purposes only, not to be confused with real security.
The TSA: For joke or novelty purposes only, not to be confused with real security.
Jan 24, 2009 | 3:31 pm
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I'm taking them to the airport with the intention of traveling with them and taking them for pain. What remains to be seen is whether the TSA has the intention of screwing with me.
Jan 25, 2009 | 7:46 am
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Jan 25, 2009 | 1:25 pm
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