Why people aren't flying. (Hint: It's not just the fares)

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I couldn't agree more. I gave up flying about three years ago (Amtrak and the bus all the way!) but will have to fly again in March due to schedule constraints. I gave up flying for the same reason you did: TSA. As a chemist, I understand fully the need to keep explosives off of airplanes, but three ounces of TNT, C4 (assuming they cannot catch the electronic detonator by xray), or peroxide-bomb still packs enough of a punch for a terrorist to get control of an airplane. And yes, there are dry peroxides (OxyClean powder is just one that can be purchased in any grocery store), so limiting the amount of string cheese (it's a liquid) that someone brings onto a plane really is just annoying and a safety blanket.

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