re: Airport Carry-on Regulations by Boardgamegeek

August 11, 2006 11:21 AM

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dear internet,

The big thing in the news right now is the foiled bombing attempts in the UK. People were planning on blowing up planes that left the UK and arrived in the US. Now airport security, on both sides of the Atlantic, has reached an all-time high when it comes to what can be brought onto a plane with you.

So my question: Do you think these regulations are too strict or an overreaction?

results 62 votes

Yes, these new standards are way too strict. Big overreaction. (11 votes)
 18%
Yes, they may be a little too strict, but not severely so. Slight overreaction. (32 votes)
 52%
No, this is the correct way to react to this kind of situation. Right reaction. (10 votes)
 16%
No, they should buckle down a little more. Slight underreaction (2 votes)
 3%
No, I want to see much stricter regulations in place. Big underreaction (0 votes)
 0%
I have no opinion in this matter. (7 votes)
 11%
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  • tita says:

    Well, actually, I think it's acceptable if this extreme precaution is conducted temporarily. But who can guarantee when "safe" really means safe?

    Aug 11, 2006 11:31 AM
  • mgaiman says:

    I agree with tita, I'm fine with it as long as it is temporary.

    Aug 11, 2006 11:35 AM
  • eckmani says:

    whatever it is, it's a bleeping irritation. really, if someone truly wants to hijak and destroy a plane, they could totally MacGuyver it.

    Aug 11, 2006 03:12 PM
  • taragl says:

    Hey, how many recent terrorist plots were foiled by good, old-fashioned investigation and detective work? One.

    And how many recent terrorist plots were foiled by forcing travelers to have a shampoo-free vacation? Oh that's right. None.

    Aug 16, 2006 03:51 PM
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