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Well, if you knew the rule before going in, then from my perspective you were the one wasting everybody's time. Sure, you can view it as a stupid rule but being

by talmand 10y ago

Well, if you knew the rule before going in, then from my perspective you were the one wasting everybody's time. Sure, you can view it as a stupid rule but being stupid is not the way to combat a stupid rule. As for TSA security theater and it's bloated budget, right on.

coldpie 10y ago
I had some crazy notion that maybe the guy would use his gray matter and realize that water is not very dangerous and would maybe let me sneak through with some water because water is not very dangerous. Live and learn, I guess.
- dastbe 10y ago
  He probably used his grey matter to realize that he'd rather not risk losing his job for some random person.
- talmand 10y ago
  So, I suppose water is the only liquid on Earth that looks like water with a visual inspection through a sealed container.
shamaku 10y ago
You're exactly the kind of people I worry about. Accepting idiotic rules without any critical diagnosis of the bigger picture, giving up your last ounce of humility in return for "security".
- talmand 10y ago
  Hmm, I fail to see where my statement makes the claim I accept such idiotic rules. My statement makes the claim that it is stupid to act stupid in an effort to fight stupid rules. And then I agreed with the TSA security theater notion and bloated budget which goes against your thought I've given up my last ounce of humility in return for "security". I suggest you read my statement again because you clearly misunderstood.
  - throwaway2048 10y ago
    You tacitly accept rules you refuse to oppose or do anything about.
    - talmand 10y ago
      So, arguing that one should be smart when fighting stupid rules means I accept the rule? Being stupid in an effort to fight stupid rules guarantees more stupid rules in response. What kind of nonsense are you people preaching here?

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Well, if you knew the rule before going in, then from my perspective you were the one wasting everybody's time. Sure, you can view it as a stupid rule but being

by talmand 10y ago

coldpie 10y ago
I had some crazy notion that maybe the guy would use his gray matter and realize that water is not very dangerous and would maybe let me sneak through with some water because water is not very dangerous. Live and learn, I guess.
- dastbe 10y ago
  He probably used his grey matter to realize that he'd rather not risk losing his job for some random person.
- talmand 10y ago
  So, I suppose water is the only liquid on Earth that looks like water with a visual inspection through a sealed container.
shamaku 10y ago
You're exactly the kind of people I worry about. Accepting idiotic rules without any critical diagnosis of the bigger picture, giving up your last ounce of humility in return for "security".
- talmand 10y ago
  Hmm, I fail to see where my statement makes the claim I accept such idiotic rules. My statement makes the claim that it is stupid to act stupid in an effort to fight stupid rules. And then I agreed with the TSA security theater notion and bloated budget which goes against your thought I've given up my last ounce of humility in return for "security". I suggest you read my statement again because you clearly misunderstood.
  - throwaway2048 10y ago
    You tacitly accept rules you refuse to oppose or do anything about.
    - talmand 10y ago
      So, arguing that one should be smart when fighting stupid rules means I accept the rule? Being stupid in an effort to fight stupid rules guarantees more stupid rules in response. What kind of nonsense are you people preaching here?