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HopeHoops

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3. It's much more open than that. Stuff that's confiscated in the screening is sold by lot.

Reply to n2doc (Original post)

Fri Sep 28, 2012, 11:47 AM

Sep 2012

That often includes family heirlooms like sewing scissors and pocket knives that are relinquished for the sake of making a plane. Brass knuckles, larger knives, and various nail trimming devices also end up in these auctions. The TSA makes a SHITLOAD off of that stuff!!!

It isn't about safety, it's about fascism.

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Convicted TSA Officer Reveals Secrets of Thefts at Airports [View all] n2doc Sep 2012 OP

my daughter handmade34 Sep 2012 #1

TSA has a bad name for many reasons guardian Sep 2012 #7

In the old days, we heard stories of baggage handlers stealing from luggage. hedgehog Sep 2012 #2

It's much more open than that. Stuff that's confiscated in the screening is sold by lot. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #3

Here's a crazy idea! zappaman Sep 2012 #6

Geeze. When I first started flying I got on with a 5" buck knife. HopeHoops Sep 2012 #8

I know about this, it explains the a-hole attitudes flamingdem Sep 2012 #4

The TSA is the perfect career for people who want to steal stuff and molest people. Nye Bevan Sep 2012 #5

TSA training film guardian Sep 2012 #9

If that's the case, the TSA should be self-funding - a Republican dream. nt DCKit Sep 2012 #10