Graig:

I disagree in part.

In addition to being a show of security for the PHRASECENSOREDPOSTERSHOULDKNOWBETTER. flying public, which is a secondary concern, I believe it is a step to make the American public at large become more used to having liberties taken away in the name of security.

I haven't forgotten the late President Nixon's "no knock law" for entering private citizens homes passed under the guise of helping law enforcement, or former President Bush Sr. allowing the "assault weapons ban" to become law. The fact that the two Presidents are Republicans has no bearing as it is the act and not the actors that matter.

The taking of small pocket knives and tools from passangers does not engender safety after the first time it happens to good people, but they do not protest when they have to fear being placed on the "no fly" list.

This is basically a "guilty without even being able to prove innocence" law by a President and Congress which claims it wants to give people more control over their lives.

Bountyhunter