I've not seen a thread regarding the rule changes, but it strikes me that neither I, nor any of you would be flying without our sewing kit. The new TSA rules recognize that the individual is responsible for defending themselves against the small stuff. The same logic would suggest that the citizen has the same responsibility and the federal government should adopt the same logic with regards to our terrestrial pursuits. In other words, the law should embrace the arming of law abiding citizens. Statistically, the threat posed outside of the airport presents itself with greater frequency and with weapons that go beyond scissors and tools. The lawful counterforce should be proportional.
TSA & Scissors & Self-Defense
- Thread starter Gary H
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A month or two ago, they were talking about relaxing the airline security rules to allow carry of small pocketknives again. (I think the rule prior to 9/11/01 was knives under 3" or something like that were allowed -- and yes I did carry one.)
Of course, you knew that was too good to be true, and the recent announcement is probably the "middle-ground compromise" that doesn't do anyone any good.
I'm gonna be flying in the future with knitting needles...
and YES, I DO know how to knit!
Some knitting needles can be pretty darned stout, let me tell you -- like a size 15 plastic needle, which is over 1 cm. in thickness. The thicker needles are used for working with thicker yarn, and/or for making larger stitch holes in the pattern. They are totally legitimate.
I would recommend everyone here take a knitting class to learn basic knitting, and then when you board a plane, have a small scarf project underway so that they can't give you any crap such as, "You're just carrying these knitting needles as a weapon."
You can then ask them if they'd like a knitting demonstration.
But I'd really rather be able to fly with my Mini Griptilian again.
-azurefly
Of course, you knew that was too good to be true, and the recent announcement is probably the "middle-ground compromise" that doesn't do anyone any good.
I'm gonna be flying in the future with knitting needles...
and YES, I DO know how to knit!
Some knitting needles can be pretty darned stout, let me tell you -- like a size 15 plastic needle, which is over 1 cm. in thickness. The thicker needles are used for working with thicker yarn, and/or for making larger stitch holes in the pattern. They are totally legitimate.
I would recommend everyone here take a knitting class to learn basic knitting, and then when you board a plane, have a small scarf project underway so that they can't give you any crap such as, "You're just carrying these knitting needles as a weapon."
You can then ask them if they'd like a knitting demonstration.
But I'd really rather be able to fly with my Mini Griptilian again.
-azurefly
I remember carrying (sorry if I'm misspelling that, just doesn't look right without the y in there) leathermans and a small knife.
Now you have some "leaders" demanding that the bans stay, citing "safety of the passengers and flight crew" stuff.
Hummm, lets see, the cockpit door can't be opened so therefore, the terrorist who have small pocket knives (plastic, made from soda cans, etc..) kill the crew/pass. one by one until the pilot or co-pilot freaks and opens the door.
Or, we can have terrorist with small pocket knives being surrounded by pass. and crew with small pocket knives and one hell of a fight breaks out.
I vote for the ability to join in on that fight, I don't know what the hell our "leaders" are thinking
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Wayne
*Staff, if I'm being too liberal with some four letter words, please edit and PM so I will know
.
Now you have some "leaders" demanding that the bans stay, citing "safety of the passengers and flight crew" stuff.
Hummm, lets see, the cockpit door can't be opened so therefore, the terrorist who have small pocket knives (plastic, made from soda cans, etc..) kill the crew/pass. one by one until the pilot or co-pilot freaks and opens the door.
Or, we can have terrorist with small pocket knives being surrounded by pass. and crew with small pocket knives and one hell of a fight breaks out.
I vote for the ability to join in on that fight, I don't know what the hell our "leaders" are thinking
.Wayne
*Staff, if I'm being too liberal with some four letter words, please edit and PM so I will know
.