Next week: batteries banned from checked luggage

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12-28-2007 @ 11:27PM

Steve said...

This is another example of the TSA jumping straight in with both feet and not assessing the situation. Yes, I am the first to agree lithium batteries can self ignite under certain situations, usually when the terminals are caused to short out. So now lets look at the solution....hmm lets place two batteries inside a small zip lock bag so the the chances of the two terminals touching is greatly increased and allow the flimsy plastic zippy to be a source of fuel!! Compare this to the old method of batteries stored seperately and usually wrapped around non metalic garments with no chance of having a short? Still the remote case of a faulty battery, but considerably less of a risk then TSA top innovative ideas. Dont you just love paying these peoples wages as a tax payer!

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