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TSA allowed and prohibited items - a corkscrew
From: Dave Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 05:04:42 -0500
------ Forwarded Message From: Herb Lin <HLin () nas edu> Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 00:48:12 -0500 To: dave () farber net Subject: TSA allowed and prohibited items - a corkscrew Dave - IP readers may be amused (or saddened) by the following: On the Transportation Security Administration's Web page (http://www.tsa.dot.gov/trav_consumers/trav_tips.shtm), there is the following quote: <[begin quote]> Traveler Tips: Dos & Don'ts DON'T... Carry prohibited objects like scissors, pocket-knives, mace, and corkscrews. <[end quote]> Fair enough. But on the list of permitted items (http://www.tsa.dot.gov/industry_partners/education_materials/PERMITTED%20IT EMS%20List%20dated%2010-16-02.doc), we see on the list: <[begin quote]> PERMITTED ITEMS The following list is provided to assist you in determining what items are permitted beyond the screening checkpoint after they have been screened. Medical and Personal Items ... Corkscrews <[end quote]> Hmmm. Corkscrews are a dual-valued item, it seems - explicitly prohibited, and explicitly allowed. ------ End of Forwarded Message ------------------------------------- You are subscribed as interesting-people () lists elistx com To unsubscribe or update your address, click http://v2.listbox.com/member/?member_id=125275&user_secret=1aa8f2d6 Archives at: http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/
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