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The TSA Presents: The 12 Banned Items of Christmas (Humor)

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 29, 2013December 9, 2016 4 Comments

I love intelligent humor that not only draws a laugh, but makes a deeper point–perhaps a reflection on an pertinent political issue or on society at large that invites contemplation and discussion. A new video out poking fun at the TSA accomplishes exactly that purpose.

As the Christmas season comes to a close, enjoy this–but also think about the bigger message:  TSA carry-on policy is a joke, an arbitrary and capricious list of banned and permitted items does not make us safer.

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4 Comments

  1. Thom Reply
    December 30, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    Scissors are allowed? I remember a few years ago I had a small pair in my carryon and the TSA took them.

  2. Dimitri Reply
    December 30, 2013 at 3:41 pm

    Ha ha ha, so funny…and true!

  3. Matthew Reply
    December 30, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    @Thom: TMK, scissors are now permitted.

  4. PolishKnight Reply
    December 31, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    In fairness to the TSA, they tried to allow small knives a few months ago:
    http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2013/06/05/tsa-knives/2393139/

    And the FA unions protested. With secure cockpits and passengers no longer willing to allow knife takeovers, the issue is now moot.

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