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Possible TSA book ban?
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06/26/2017 08:44 AM
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Early this morning I was half listening to the radio and I thought I heard a quick blurb about the TSA considering the possible banning of books in carry-ins? Really? Or did they mean you had to carry your books on in your hands?
I did a quick and half-hearted search and can't find any mention of it. Did anyone else here this or was I dreaming? It was pretty early........ That would be a huge issue for me, much as I want everyone, myself included, to be safe. Any insight gratefully appreciated.
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Re: Possible TSA book ban?
[Re: The_Lurker]
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06/26/2017 04:29 PM
06/26/2017 04:29 PM
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That's when we need to bring back tuna salad, egg salad and canned sardines. I hope it doesn't ever come to that....... <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/jester.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Possible TSA book ban?
[Re: shieneehead]
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06/28/2017 07:43 AM
06/28/2017 07:43 AM
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Am I missing something? Books are scanned with your carry ons
You beat me to that same comment. If scanners can't detect something in paper then what's the point? Really...just hand inspect EVERY bag. Since most times the walk through personal scanner is just looking for metal objects they should be frisking and residue swabbing everyone for explosives also or use the xray, hands up, spinning scanner 100%. Seriously...what could be hidden in a book/magazine that couldn't be just placed in a toiletry bag, box or ANY other container. I think maybe they are really checking for certain books that would fit a profile and initiate an additional complete security check... But I guess this way it will be interesting to see what everyone brings to read on vacation.. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Wink.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Possible TSA book ban?
[Re: boucharda]
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06/28/2017 09:08 AM
06/28/2017 09:08 AM
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Right on. Makes absolutely zero sense, unless they are looking for content, which they know is illegal to do.
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Re: Possible TSA book ban?
[Re: BeachKitten]
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06/29/2017 06:53 AM
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Yup, that works when hiding stuff in a book on a shelf at home but, as was mentioned, everything is scanned in the airport. Why not refit a camera lens to conceal whatever you want...or ANY object. Is that Lindt chocolate brick really chocolate?
I guess if the book is thick enough it could block the scan but maybe an effort to improve the scan would be more appropriate.
Last edited by boucharda; 06/29/2017 07:02 AM.
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