A few years ago, on my first Domestic Flight, I was surprised when my handbag went through the scanner and I was stopped from taking it.

"You have a pair of scissors in your bag, please remove it."

Yes, I had a small manicure set in my bag and never thought it to be a dangerous weapon. Ahhh, and the nail file was also mentioned. I was told I could sign a paper and collect the set on my return. I took the set out and gave it to my Granddaughter ho drove me to the Airport.

At first I thought it was funny, but in hindsight, sitting on the plane I thought how easy it would be if someone went berserk for some reason and stabbed passengers in the head, neck and face. A small item can be used as a weapon.

Now I make sure every dangerous article is in my suitcase and nothing threatening in my carry on luggage or handbag.

Personal freedom? I am glad that someone is caring about our safety.

Erica

But then they have metal knives and forks in the cafeteria (or used to), and the poshies up the front still do.

Why not take everything then, theres not a single thing in existance that can't be used as a weapon. But what about my hands? arent they a dangerious weapon, someone quick cut them off. But then I might be able to stab with my arms, better remove them too, and the legs, just to prevent me from kicking anyone. lol

People need to turn in their arms and legs for Australians to be safe.

Joanie. in 2011 the death by shooting rate in Australia was 0.86 per 100,00 population.

In USA  in 2011 it was 10.3 per 1000,000 population.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_firearm-related_death_rate

FACTOR THAT

there are two laws of nature you won't see on any road sign

that is we all must be born and we all must die

between all of that adventure and time

for us to make our mark for others to find

keep the fire burning and eternety of light

you can take all you want away from the rightfull owners of said items, it won't stop people from dying.

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@the_great_she_elephant wrote:

Joanie. in 2011 the death by shooting rate in Australia was 0.86 per 100,00 population.

 

In USA  in 2011 it was 10.3 per 1000,000 population.

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_by_firearm-related_death_rate

 

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USA has a higher population density than Aust. People are easier to hit over there than they are here.

http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EN.POP.DNST

Coincidence that the rate of death by gun AND population density are both approximately 10% more in the US than in Aust?

http://www.mongabay.com/igapo/world_statistics_by_area.htm

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@softail-joanie wrote:

 

 

you can take all you want away from the rightfull owners of said items, it won't stop people from dying.

 

 

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No, but it can stop them dying before they needed to. Everyone should get to experience old age. 

Well, I reckon your second post was your best one.