Here's a wild guess that has no evidence backing it. TSA had to ban either marijuana (including medicinal) or lighters and matches. TSA chose the former. See the list.
As Cheech and Chong found out the hard way, you can't smoke even in the lavatory. Not sure I buy your thesis. But that's a funny one!
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