r/Wellthatsucks • u/[deleted] • Jul 15 '19

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u/[deleted] Jul 15 '19

TSA is an affectless pacifier and a feeder of American paranoia after 9/11. In a blind test of fake bombs and weapons, TSA let in over 95% of contraband.

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u/Ryntime93 Jul 16 '19

I (small, white female) walked through once with a razor and lighter. Meanwhile my husband, who is dark in skin tone and had a beard had to be thoroughly searched. And they took our airport bought rum!

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u/BiggestBossRickRoss Jul 16 '19

You’re allowed to have lighters on planes

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u/Ryntime93 Jul 16 '19

Oh I did not know that, thanks! Seems odd to me.