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Is airport security futile?

First it was tweezers, now mascara. Every penny spent confiscating makeup is a penny that could go toward law enforcement -- where it really matters.
By Patrick Smith

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  • Friday, August 18, 2006 01:21 PM

    Why was this not considered - very thoughtful examination- should have been on evey news show

    Its just like snakes on the plane another hollywood fantasy

    http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/08/17/flying_toilet_terror_labs/

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