> While I understand and comply with a lot of the increased security, it
> really is a bit much.  If a group of terrorists can take over 3 commercial
> airliners with nothing more than box cutters, then I'm reasonably certain
> that the same group would be able to do much the same thing with a wide
> variety of other non traditional weapons.  Banning nail clippers and other
> sharp objects is a kneejerk reaction, not an effective solution.
What about a nice bottle of cognac purchased in the duty free shop just
before boarding and after passing thru security.  Think you could cause some
problems?

CH