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Old 11-20-2010, 10:02   #15
Pete
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Shoes & Belt

I used to have to go to the local court houses a number of times during the week.

When they started scanning I found out my shoes had metal wedges in them and my belt also set off the alarm. Plus the Group Coin and other sundry stuff I kept in my pockets.

What did I do? I changed shoe brands to ones without metal inserts, use a belt with a plastic fastener and limited pocket items to keys - something that can be put in a small basket with little effort.

True, travelers might not know if their shoes have a metal insert and the TSA rules say take off shoes and belts - but come on TSA - what the heck can a lady hide in a pair of high heels or paper thin flats?

TSA has dumbed down the reguirements where even a moron or child molester can have fun and be government protected.
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