Re: FBOFW 9/30/05

In article <df20f2027bq@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>, "Ted Kerin" <anon@xxxxxxx>
wrote:

> Where I fly in the USA, it is now absolutely routine to put your shoes in
> the tray, along with the keys and other examinables that can't go through
> the metal detectors. No exceptions.

There's always an exception. You say "no, I'm not taking my
shoes off." I don't regard it as any part of my
civic duty to bathe my feet in everyone's fungus. It takes
a little longer for them to wand you, paw your suitcase,
and ask if you want fries with that, so if I'm in a real
hurry I don't bother.

The issue with shoes is clearly not metal as it is with keys.
I don't know exactly WHAT the issue is. The cynic in me says
it's better theater, and that's all.

Mike Beede
.

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