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Make it a glass knife instead of a firearm.

• thaumaturgy 16y ago
  Sure, but someone that wants to get a glass knife through airport security can come up with much better ways of doing it. My dad and I occasionally play a game where we try to one-up each-other with ways to get weapons or contraband through security. There are a lot of ways. These backscatter scanners -- like most of the rest of airport security -- do very little to actually increase the security of the system. Also: http://xkcd.com/651/ http://xkcd.com/651/
  • amirmc 16y ago
    I'd love to know what you've managed to get through (and also how, though I'm doubting you'd want to reveal that).
    • shadowflit 16y ago
      It is sadly quite possible to get things through the xray machine... all it takes is forgetfulness on your part when packing carry-on, and inattentiveness on the part of the operator. Now, I didn't count on it happening a second time on the same trip, and sent the offending item home by USPS, but uh, yeah. I'm all for security in airports - and I'm not even particularly bothered by the idea of naked pictures floating around - but I am completely uninterested in a security blanket. If stuff slips through so easily by accident, how hard can it be for a determined person? :(