Does anyone really believe that taking away my shampoo, conditioner and lotion will stop a terrorist threat?

Question

If I was a passenger on one of those planes that forced me to give up those things, someone would be reimbursing me. If someone wants it bad enough and is smart enough they are going to blow up that plane regardless of the "security" measures? These measures are asinine at best, and at worst political scare tactics; what happened to not living in fear? There comes a time when you have to say enough is enough and while safety is important, I am not going to give those who wish me harm the control, because lets face it--that is exactly what we have done. It has gone past the point of reasonable safety measures to the absurd. No wonder the airlines are going bankrupt--people are just tired of the hassle--I say we should start a class action law suit to stop honest Citizens from this type of harassment and communistic like rules.

I understand that this a chemical thing, what is aggrivating is that there are things on the plane that cause just as much damage if not more and taking my shampoo etc is not going to change that

My husband lets suffice it to say, knows more about chemicals and their reactions better than anyone I know, and he thinks that this absurd, I agree.

If it has a scent its not a bomb--period. The esters that create those scents will interact with every chemical that will explode and alterate its properities

Reasonable response, check all the bottles of liquids being brought on board, not confiscation.

Does the President or anyone on a private plane have to give up their toiletries, NO, but I do--I don't think so. Its a bunch of garbage ment to oppress. Al-Qaeda has already won--no gun shot fired.

Answer 1

i agree totally, all these scare tactics are pointless .... if someone half-way intelligent wants to blow up a plane they will figure a way to do it period.... and think about this for a second .... what is the big deal with planes? sure its spectacular to blow a plane but if you have an extremist group ready to die really they could do any number of other things that makes much more sense if they just want to cause death and destruction .... if 9 terrorists armed with totally legal-bought semi-auto rifles busted into a mall they could literally kill hundreds of people before they were taken out .... oops , better ban all guns now to .... come to think about it they could bust into a church with knives and hack everyone up to .... better ban the knives to .... the whole scare-tactic thing is just to keep people scared and subordinate to the "war on terror" which is a crazy idea in itself because anyone can be a terrorist .... especially if they happen to live where there is lots of oil.
.. here is another thing to chew on ... 3 or 4 trained guys could take over a plane without weapons

Answer 2

Here's an idea. Since they post ahead of time what you may and may not bring aboard the plane, why not pre-prepare and pack all your liquids in your suitcase.

It's to protect everyone from the potential nutcases who would like to kill everyone.

I think there should be maybe two planes set aside to carry all the people who think the new restrictions are a bad idea. That way, if more terrorists (LIKE THE ONES WHO WERE JUST CAUGHT) want to bring their liquid explosives on board and blow up the plane, they'll only be blowing up people who thought their shampoo was worth the risk.

Oh, and I guess you'll need a pilot or two who must have thier hair gel with them, also.

edit: From what I've read, you're not allowed to bring the liquids into the airplane cabin. You can still pack them in your suitcase and check them in.

Answer 3

I'd rather give up anything replaceable than my life!! While I'm sure there is no perfect formula for safety, not taking steps to remove what you KNOW to be dangerous would be disasterous! We can all find something to complain about if we really want to, but our very existance is being plotted against as we sleep peacefully, and take our way of life for granted. I am glad "someone wants it bad enough and is smart enough" to keep coming up with more "security" measures. I say anyone who would blow themselves up so as to cause the deaths of as many people as they can is "ABSURD" ! So it must take absurd actions to thwart such hatred. I feel that fighting for the right to safely go about doing my thing is taking control. "Let's face it", being blown the hell up , or getting " a cap busted in the OLD DO BUSINESS" is the ultimate harassment!!!!!

Answer 4

Does this thought come to your mind, "The Good Have To Suffer For The Bad" it should because that is what we were all thought and that is why the world is like it is, scared that someone will get killed and had they checked the shampoo bottle they could have prevent it. Now that person lost his job, because of the shampoo bottle, when really all the people flying have to do is fly naked and when the reach their distention buy some clothes, good luck!!

Answer 5

the reason they won't let any of that on the planes is because individual chemicals can be combined to create explosives and they don't want to take any chances. so for the time being what they're doing is taking precautionary measures and you should be thankful for it. i mean, if you want to get on a plane that's likely to blow up because people like you don't want to waste a few more minutes in security, be my guest.

Answer 6

Rocky, Rocky, Rocky...using that logic we should issue guns to all passengers and just hope they are all good people. No safety measures are unreasonable. I think I would give up my shampoo to potentially save lives, or speed up security, or take away another of their weapons. I would rather ne hassled than killed.

Answer 7

They knew the terrorists were planning to bring liquids on the planes to blow it up.

Not letting people get on the plane with liquids seems to be a reasonable response, to me.

Answer 8

It is better to be safe than sorry. They are trying to tell people ahead of time so they can pack them in the baggage, not the overhead. People are able to bring on liquids in these bottles to make bombs. I would rather buy my own bottle of soap or whatever then having another terrorist attack.

Answer 9

I say, you got a U.S. passport?, you bring your toothpaste and shampoo on the plane. The French probably don't use it anyway. Everyone else can buy it at the overpriced airport vending machines ($$$) provided by U.S. companies once their plane arrives. Everyone's Happy (,:)

Answer 10

Wah, wah, wah...What a baby you are. The terrorist attack was uncovered this morning!! For crying out loud, give officials a day or two to sort things out. I'm sure restrictions will let up eventually.