Thank You, TSA

Jim Davis wrote:

> True, but Dave's statement indicated that a box cutter would be basically
> useless.
> When you look at the school shootings, and others, It's only a matter of
> time before someone goes crazy, and starts slashing passengers on a crowded
> flight.
>
>

Sure, all they need to do is break open a wine bottle.

There are many permitted items on a plane that can be used as weapons.

TSA permits canes, but prohibits golf clubs and hockey sticks.
What's the logic. If a hockey stick is a potential weapon, why not a cane?

On Tue, 4 Mar 2008 11:37:44 -0600, "TMOliver"
<tmoliverjrFIX@hot.FIX> wrote:

>
>"Mr. Travel" <mtravel@a.a> wrote...
>> Larry in AZ wrote:
>>> Waiving the right to remain silent, "Mr. Travel" <mtravel@a.a> said:
>>>
>>>
>>>>TSA permits canes, but prohibits golf clubs and hockey sticks.
>>>>What's the logic. If a hockey stick is a potential weapon, why not a
>>>>cane?
>>>
>>>
>>> I challenge anyone to swing a hockey stick on a crowded airplane...
>>>
>>
>> The point is why is a cane permitted, but not a hockey stick or golf club?
>> Security wise, what is the difference?
>
>Whilst US domestic carriers are not subject to full application of every bit
>of the Americans with Disabilities Act, when it comes to items such as
>"medical and prosthetic devices" and guide/assistance dogs, they are.
>Beyond asking every one showing up in line with one for a prescription or
>doctor's letter, the TSA and the airlines have to allow canes just as they
>do "walkers", peglegs, artificial hands with steel pincers or hooks, etc.
>While wheelchairs may be kept out of the cabin, canes and stainless steel
>false teeth with sharp edges are free to board!
>
>TMO
>
In the unlikely event that one day Larry Jandro manages to save up
enough money to purchase a plane ticket he'll understand what you've
just written.