do you think all people should have there lap tops or even shampoo confiscated when your going to travel byair

Question

Knowing the facts about the new banning of liquid products on air ports because of recent fail terror plan of liquid explosives, what do you think is the biggest flaw about this new rule?

You know kentonmankle

for a leberal you sure have republican views, but then again im republican.

Answer 1

A lap top should not be confiscated when properly inspected and tested before the flight but liquid products like shampoo and perfumes must be confiscted because these can be used as explosives and can even self-explode while in flight if reacting with other materials even without detonators.

Answer 2

i think the biggest flaw is believing that it will actually deter any terrorists. what it will do is instill fear into millions of travelers, increase the cost of maintaining airport security (which will be passed on to the air lines, which the airlines will pass onto us, the travelers) and it will lead to more knee jerk reactions every time a plot os uncovered that might have happened using the most arcane of delivery systems. if this keeps up it won't be long before all carry on luggage will be forbidden. all food or drink of any kind--even from the air line itself--will be banned and people will be strapped into their seats by air marshalls toting m-16s; not to move until the flight is landed and docked.
by the way, alll this will only happen in the u.s. as we seem to be the only ones to over react so rediculously. remember the london train bombings? yeah they were back to normal ridership in a month.

Answer 3

The biggest flaw is that it is time consuming to search every person's luggage for anything deemed to be a liquid or gel substance.

It's not like it will be much of a setback to pay a few cents to replace a tube of toothpaste, it just makes it more of a hassle to get through security and onto your flight quickly.

Answer 4

I am a Liberal and I think that air travel is a luxury when put in context with terrorists using our planes as bombs. People need to minimalize when traveling...Send things before you go. I'm exaggerating, but...Travel in your underwear with a toothbrush behind your ear. I think they should limit carry on to the the size of a shaving kit...they could even issue everyone little jump suits before they enter the gates. ship your things UPS and travel light...there should be a extra charge for any carry on or suit cases to cover the cost of scanning them. This is the real deal boys and girls wake up...We have only begun to deal with terrorism...And I'm not talking about Iraq...worry about the trains and public places...if we don't control our borders we are in for it...we don't have to lose any of our rights at home, just relinquish them when we travel.

Answer 5

It's knee-jerk rulemaking. Mickey Mouse stuff.

It would make sense if they placed the ban because they knew of liquid explosives. Doing so AFTER the fact is so, so silly.

Nobody gets my laptop!

Answer 6

Yes, if it is a matter of national interest and security that will save millions of innocent lives. What we can contribute to this effort is to cooperate with the proper authorities to attain a peaceful and safe travel.

Answer 7

Why is everyone complaining about tolitrees being confinscated? I think its rather selfish..We almost had 10 plains dropped into the Atlantic Ocean and everyone wants to ********* about things they can buy when they get to their destination..Yes its an inconvinence but isint it better to be safe..and to the British God Bless you for saving the lives of hundreds of innocent people.

Answer 8

There is not a flaw in this rule you either abide by it or you don't get on the plane. If it makes our country safer then so be it !

Answer 9

Inviting terrorists to think outside the box. What next?

Answer 10

oh no that is just crazy thinking I find it hard to be leave that someone could take over a plane with just a box cutter.