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Erich Bloodaxe BSN

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24. Planes are far more expensive than people.

Reply to ChisolmTrailDem (Original post)

Mon Jul 7, 2014, 04:27 PM

Jul 2014

It's a lot better for the airline if people die on the ground than in the air.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] ChisolmTrailDem Jul 2014 OP

Would need to be a big fucking laptop bomb to kill 150 people in an airport... SidDithers Jul 2014 #1

This message was self-deleted by its author ChisolmTrailDem Jul 2014 #6

No, it doesn't... SidDithers Jul 2014 #8

Have you been in line for a flight on a fully-booked 757 at boarding call? It can be ChisolmTrailDem Jul 2014 #9

Nah, I'm just trying to figure out what your point is... SidDithers Jul 2014 #10

I changed my mind and edited my OP. Just for you. *Smooch!* I love you, Sid. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jul 2014 #11

Do you actually have a point you're trying to make with your various scenarios?... SidDithers Jul 2014 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author ChisolmTrailDem Jul 2014 #16

Here's another scenario... SidDithers Jul 2014 #17

Post removed Post removed Jul 2014 #18

How is anyone's citizenship remotely relevant geek tragedy Jul 2014 #20

You already know the answer to your question. MineralMan Jul 2014 #21

This message was self-deleted by its author ChisolmTrailDem Jul 2014 #26

TSA can only check US Citizens ? JI7 Jul 2014 #27

Maybe only US citizens stand in TSA lines or fly into the USA? uppityperson Jul 2014 #30

Of couse not... ChisolmTrailDem Jul 2014 #31

No, you didn't. But I replied anyhow, as is my privilege on this website. MineralMan Jul 2014 #29

So, only US citizens go through TSA security checkpoints? geek tragedy Jul 2014 #32

Hi, Borderpatrol Agent Mike! elehhhhna Jul 2014 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author Fred Sanders Jul 2014 #2

You're right. I edited my post to remove that line. It was ChisolmTrailDem Jul 2014 #4

Thank you for your response, I know you now well enough to know it was an over sight. Fred Sanders Jul 2014 #7

"I have to turn on my laptop before flying to [exotic location] for vacation." conservaphobe Jul 2014 #3

First world problems. FSogol Jul 2014 #19

That's one reason why most of the TSA is theather Lee-Lee Jul 2014 #5

Reality Check bpj62 Jul 2014 #12

His dental fillings have been replaced with Ichingcarpenter Jul 2014 #14

Would you like a TSA employment application?... lame54 Jul 2014 #15

I'd guess turning one off could potentially have the precise same effect. LanternWaste Jul 2014 #22

150 dead is definitely worse than 15, although both are very bad. MineralMan Jul 2014 #23

Planes are far more expensive than people. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Jul 2014 #24

Maybe they should check all cell phones and laptops using robots (out in a field) Rosa Luxemburg Jul 2014 #25