Re: The only thing at credible risk of being blown up was a sense of proportion
"Nevertheless they are banned from flights"
By the same people who banned us from bringing more than half a litre of H2O on the flight?
The rules have been watered out and at least my respect for them has gone down the drain.
I once had to delay boarding the aircraft because I brought a 1.5 liter container of orange juice (gift from my step-brother, he did not know any better bless his little heart). I drank it all there because I hate waste.
In my experience, when the rules make more sense, they tend to command a lot more respect. Oh, and in case nobody noticed: The terrorists won.