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Fri, Mar 15 2013 16:26:47

Social media buzz: TSA allows pocketknives, and a halt on Bloomberg soda ban

Popular topics in Opinion this week: TSA's new boarding policy that allows passengers to carry pocketknives, and golf clubs onto planes, and a New York judge stops Mayor Michael Bloomberg's ban on large-sized sugary drinks.

  1. New boarding policy allows pocketknives on planes
  2. Usatoday
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    Fri, Mar 15 2013 13:44:07
  3. Our view on TSA'a new policy that allows pocketknives on planes:
  4. Pocketknives no longer can down a plane: Our view
    But a small container of liquid still can. TSA right to keep liquid ban. Starting April 25, fliers can carry on small knives, golf clubs ...
    Usatoday
  5. Opposing view by Laura Glading President of the Association of Professional Flight Attendants:
  6. Keep weapons out of plane cabins: Opposing view
    A maimed airplane crew is not an acceptable outcome. Flight attendant closing overhead bins. (Photo: Laura Rauch for USA TODAY) Flight at...
    Usatoday
  7. Here's what our readers on Facebook had to say to USA TODAY:
  8. Court Bennett
    Court Bennett
    Since the government has already got its hand in my pocket, I guess they're worried about sharp objects...
    Mon, Mar 11 2013 15:15:19
  9. Kara Garnos Sutherland
    Kara Garnos Sutherland
    There is not ONE reason to allow a passenger to bring a knife of ANY kind on a comercial airline flight.It screams TROUBLE!!! No Way!
    Mon, Mar 11 2013 00:49:16
  10. Bob Rejefski
    Bob Rejefski
    Let's see, they dropped the ban on pocket knives so they could concentrate on more dangerous items. But then they put conditions on the knives - blade length, locking ability, and handle grip shape - that the agents have to hand inspect each knife and measure the blades. How will this save time to concentrate on more dangerous items?
    Mon, Mar 11 2013 09:09:50
  11. Scott Meek
    Scott Meek
    honestly i could care less. if an airplane full of people can't take down a dude with a pocket knife, we got bigger problems than a crashing jet liner.
    Mon, Mar 11 2013 09:56:25
  12. Ed Meier
    Ed Meier
    it's not the weapon, it's whether they are law abiding citizens or not.
    Mon, Mar 11 2013 09:57:42
  13. Brian J. Perks
    Brian J. Perks
    As a person who carries a pocket knife (1 1/4" blade) I get annoyed having to either leave the knife home or check a suitcase with it in. I was a stupid rule and should have never been put in place.
    Mon, Mar 11 2013 10:00:45
  14. Akemi Mokoto
    Akemi Mokoto
    Yep. There is no reason to have a pocket knife on a goddamn airplane.
    Mon, Mar 11 2013 10:20:52
  15. Martin Matthes Jr.
    Martin Matthes Jr.
    I do not agree. I feel guns belong on planes. We must defend ourselves by any means necessary.
    Mon, Mar 11 2013 11:09:17
  16. Bob D. Brunese
    Bob D. Brunese
    Isn't something like small knives; razors, etc. what literally help start this 21st Century terrorism to begin with?? Hell NO they shouldn't be on planes!! What gives here?? Bob Br.
    Mon, Mar 11 2013 12:41:26
  17. Conversations outside of USA Today:
  18. KathleenFSams
    Kathleen Sams@KathleenFSams
    TSA allows knives on planes... Yes, pocket knives and not purell.. #tsa#pocketknives
    Thu, Mar 14 2013 23:11:59
  19. jadoyle
    Jennifer Doyle@jadoyle
    Look, I'm about as laid-back a traveller as it gets, but the TSA allowing pocketknives on planes now is absolutely ridiculous.
    Thu, Mar 14 2013 20:44:58
  20. AshleyLVivian
    Ashley Leigh Vivian@AshleyLVivian
    The #TSA reverses rules for #pocketknives? R U kidding me? Is it me or are we going backwards in time?
    Fri, Mar 15 2013 06:41:38
  21. hawkchick79
    Wendy N@hawkchick79
    Sparklies on your shirt are a threat to national security and means you get felt up by a TSA agent. Yet they want to allow pocketknives. Hmm
    Thu, Mar 14 2013 17:13:27
  22. TSA: Passenger screening, invasive and uncomfortable. Soon, passengers with pocketknives can perform surgery aboard. http://pic.twitter.com/9zwaC49uv4
    Dr. Juan Cruz, Ed. D@Bicognitive
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    Thu, Mar 14 2013 18:38:55
  23. cosmobaby21
    Texas Forever@cosmobaby21
    Just saw on #ABCWorldNews that the TSA takes up 2 to 3,000 pocketknives a day. A DAY? How stupid r people to bring a pocketknife post 9/11?
    Thu, Mar 14 2013 15:44:01
  24. ReneeLynnG
    Renee green@ReneeLynnG
    The TSA officers who are doing the searches should make the rules. Let some pocketknives in? Moron.
    Thu, Mar 14 2013 15:40:58
  25. rana05
    Sanjay R.@rana05
    Why are so many people afraid of pocketknives? They are allowed on planes around the world w/out issues onforb.es/ZPPRWM
    Thu, Mar 14 2013 13:45:26

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