The intent was apparently there, but their science sucked: there's no way that their peroxide bomb would have done any real damage-- they'd need ingredients, containers and propellants that are already banned, but, thanks to their goofy plot, we can't bring our own drinks onto planes. It's similar to the school that busted a kid for carring a "hit list" that included Chuck Norris. Yes, they should be tried for their attempted crime, but the TSA's response was just silly.
While some threats are real, we have to be careful how we respond to them; my favorite thumbnail example of knee-jerk security is, "thank heavens he wasn't the suppository bomber..."
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at 11:48 on April 12th, 2008
The intent was apparently there, but their science sucked: there's no way that their peroxide bomb would have done any real damage-- they'd need ingredients, containers and propellants that are already banned, but, thanks to their goofy plot, we can't bring our own drinks onto planes. It's similar to the school that busted a kid for carring a "hit list" that included Chuck Norris. Yes, they should be tried for their attempted crime, but the TSA's response was just silly.
While some threats are real, we have to be careful how we respond to them; my favorite thumbnail example of knee-jerk security is, "thank heavens he wasn't the suppository bomber..."