Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/09/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Sal, I think we should always question, argue, and debate authority, no matter in what form it comes in. I hope we do not become a police state because of the evil of others. I will never follow the government without question. When in Rome do as the Romans do, only applies to country that don't have any value for individuals freedoms. If I have the right to have a hand inspection of my bag why should I give that up? Mike Gil - --- "Sal DiMarco,Jr." <sdmp007@pressroom.com> wrote: > Luggers, > First of all, putting your film in your checked > baggage is as good as > throwing it away. They have been x-raying checked > baggage for sometime now. > One of the more popular machines in current use has > a 100% record for > fogging film. > If you use these lead foil bags, all they will > do is up the power until > they can see through it (which means through two > layers of lead foil) or > they will hold your bag. So, you arrive at your > destination with out your > luggage. > The new regulation still allow hand inspection > in the US. I would get to > the airport early and ask for it. The old rules > still apply, use clear > plastic bags, remove the boxes, etc. > Remember, one of two hits from the X-ray > machines will not hurt most all > film, it's the repeated hits that do damage. > And, most importantly of all DO NOT argue with > the security people. > Happy Snaps, > Sal DiMarco, Jr. > Philadelphia, PA > > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html __________________________________________________ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/ - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html