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Got a light? (Not if you're flying...)
From: David Farber <dave () farber net>
Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 15:02:14 -0500
------ Forwarded Message From: "Greg W. Brooks" <gregb () west-third com> Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2005 13:47:17 -0500 To: <dave () farber net> Subject: Got a light? (Not if you're flying...) Davem for IP if you wish. Passing through Philadelphia airport today, I saw TSA signs stating that lighters and matches will no longer be allowed past security after mid-April. Nor will they be allowed in checked baggage. Either alone would be just another blip in the endless stream of TSA pseudosecurity. Together, they mean many smokers will pay a TSA tax (in the form of a new lighter purchase) after every trip. Not the end of the republic, certainly - but rather pointless given the empty slate of match- and lighter-related security problems on passenger flights. A sidebar: I've carried a small digital camera in a Zippo lighter form factor for several months - a gift from colleagues who got tired of hearing me complain about not having a camera when I need one. I relish the chance to debate a screener over its fire-starting capabilities. Regards, Greg Brooks West Third Group www.greg-brooks.com ------ End of Forwarded Message ------------------------------------- You are subscribed as lists-ip () insecure org To manage your subscription, go to http://v2.listbox.com/member/?listname=ip Archives at: http://www.interesting-people.org/archives/interesting-people/
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