[bellson]

I should not really admit this. But I just can not help myself.

I have this little tool kit. It is an 6x8 folding case, with a buzzilion tips like flat, phillips, star, hex, etc. It also has a multitool, similar to a leatherman.

I had this toolkit in my laptop backpack that goes with me on the plane every time I travel. I have taken at least 50 flights with this toolkit in my laptop backpack. Everywhere, from flyover destinations to the Big Apple.

I added a screw driver handle. Not once was I stopped.

I added FIVE extended length tips (5 " long). Not once was I stopped.

I TURNED two extended length tips into SHARP points. Still not stopped.

I added 5 feet of braided stainless cord, and "handles", along with a 3/4 lb ball. Still nothing.

I added 3 polymer blades, two of which were longer than 6". NOTHING!


So, to sum up. 50 flights minimum. Potentially 3+ "violations" per flight.

Result? NOTHING.

9/11 was perpetrated by 19 guys, working in concert, with a grand total of 6 (suspected) box cutters. At this point, my belief is that every cent we have expended on the TSA is a waste of time and money.

Just my $0.02.

BTW: None of the above is true. If it were true, I would be a felon. If it were true, I would be admitting to being a felon. I do not admit to having engaged in any illegal activity. The proceeding is provided as pure fantasy.

Draw your own conclusions.