Clear Led a Flyer Carrying Ammo Under a False Name to TSA, Sparking Probe

Re:Clear Led a Flyer Carrying Ammo Under a False Name to TSA... by Zak on Sunday July 30, 2023 @07:31PM (#36937119)

The pre-9/11 security screening itself was less invasive and faster than it is now. Luggage, bulky clothing, and anything that set off the metal detector still had to go through the X-ray.

A better alternative would be to let people keep their shoes on, stop worrying about liquids, and not scrutinize small objects in luggage that can't be identified, but obviously aren't guns or bombs large enough to crash a plane. Yes, people have tried to bomb aircraft using shoes and liquids, but those plots were not only ineffective but likely ineffectual.

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Re:Clear Led a Flyer Carrying Ammo Under a False Name to TSA... by hn_throwaway_99 on Sunday July 30, 2023 @07:50PM (#36937271)

FWIW I agree with you, but that's why I just use TSA Precheck - I keep my shoes on, don't take out my laptop, and don't take out my liquids.

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Re:Clear Led a Flyer Carrying Ammo Under a False Name to TSA... by batshibstein on Sunday July 30, 2023 @10:43PM (#36938253)

IMO one nice (un?)intended consequence of the liquids restriction is limiting liquid spills on the floor of the plane i.e. somebody can't spill a 2-liter bottle of Mountain Dew or IDK, a gallon of laundry detergent on the plane (Sure there's the beverages on the plane or whatever you can buy post-security but they're usually not that large either) -- there's enough mess without having to deal with people porting around whatever amount of liquid they please.

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