Re: [NTLK] I'm back (and bad news)

From: Laurent Daudelin (laurent_daudelin_at_fanniemae.com)
Date: Tue Apr 09 2002 - 12:58:13 EDT

On 09/04/02 12:43, "Ed Kummel" <tech_ed_at_yahoo.com> wrote:

> They say that it is a requirement that your items go
> through the x-ray machine. They will not substitute a
> manual examination in lieu of an x-ray scan. I tried
> to do it and they refused. When I asked them if they
> will be responsible for damages caused, they said no.
> They said that if I refuse to have my personal effects
> scanned, then I can always choose not to fly. That was
> my only option. I guess that this is necessary
> becbecause flunkys that they hire can do little else
> than look at a video screen. They aren't trained to
> visually identify what items are in actual physical
> form. Honestly though, I think that the security
> measures are getting a little rediculous! I had to
> remove my shoes 8 times in several different airports!
> Next time I fly, I'm going to wear sandals and a
> loincloth! (and don't get me started on what they call
> "bistro meals"...)

I agree that this is getting ridiculous. They don't want to check your stuff
manually, and they don't want to be responsible? What is this? We cannot
bring anything anymore on a plane now (not talking about your clothes and so
on, but interesting stuff!)? That doesn't make any sense!

-Laurent. 

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