Is the TSA's policy change—allowing small knives in passenger carry-ons—a bad de

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   Daisy Mariposaposted 12 years ago

   Is the TSA's policy change—allowing small knives in passenger carry-ons—a bad decision?
   
   The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced on March 5, 2013 that it will now allow passengers to bring small knives on airplanes in their carry-on bags. What do you think of this decision?

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   JThomp42posted 12 years ago

   Not good. Small knives (box cutters) were what was used by the terrorist on 9/11. Proving you do not need a firearm to cause destruction.

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   lisasuniquevoiceposted 12 years ago

   Daisy Mariposa,
   
   They shouldn't allow any type of knife in carry-on bags. Someone could get cut or end up dead. You never know what's going to happen up there where you can't really get away from some out of control person.
   Happy flying,
   Lisa

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      lisasuniquevoiceposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I just found out that Michigan is not allowing knives at its' airports. That goes to show you that each state can make their own decisions.
      Lisa

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   Sunshine625posted 12 years ago

   Wow. This is the first I heard of this. Not a good decision. They are just asking for problems.

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      Daisy Mariposaposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Linda (Sunshine625),
      
      This was a *breaking news item* I saw online at approximately 12:00Noon Pacific time. I don't know if all news media outlets are aware of the item.

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      Laurinzo Scottposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      This is a horrible decision on their part, and it is also the first i heard of this ...thank you Daisy

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   Kathryn Stratfordposted 12 years ago

   I think that is a terrible decision. They keep us from carrying on any other item that has the potential to be dangerous, and that should not be the exception. Their are good reasons for not allowing such items on board.

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   lovedoctor926posted 12 years ago

   I think this is very dangerous. It's funny, during my recent trip to Birmingham, TSA confiscated all of my personal hygiene products yet now they're allowing passenger to carry small knives.

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      Kathryn Stratfordposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      That is one thing I find very strange, that they would not allow certain hygiene products over a certain size, and yet they would allow potentially dangerous small knives. It's inconsistent, I think.

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   Genna Eastposted 12 years ago

   Hi Daisy. 
   
   What has flight attendants concerned about this change is that this weapon could be used as a threat to flight attendants or passengers in an effort to try to gain access to the cockpit.   What the attendants are not saying is that regardless if a passenger or attendant is under such threat, that cockpit door isn’t opening – and they know it.

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   Alecia Murphyposted 12 years ago

   The TSA is a hot mess and a half. They really need to define a policy and stick to it! I would like to get on a plane and not think my life depends on if someone else on the plane plans to go crazy and attack us or cut a ham sandwich.

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   torrilynnposted 12 years ago

   I find it a horrible idea to let small knives onto passenger carry-ons it just makes it easier for someone to greatly harm another person.

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      Kathryn Stratfordposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I feel bad for the flight attendants, who have to worry about it often. I think it is strange that this new allowance is to make it easier for the TSA agents. Where are their priorities?!

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    beardsiolliposted 12 years ago

    I think that the security of passengers and crew is of the utmost importance and there is no way that a knife should be allowed in hand luggage.  What would someone need a knife for while on a plane? 
    A smokers knife can't be used for cleaning out a pipe as all planes are non smoking.  There should be no horses on the plane so the attachment for removing stones from horses hoofs is not required on a plane.  Anyone who pares their nails with a knife can do that before they fly or when they land and a ballpoint pen casing can be used for any emergency trachaeoctomy that might arise.

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