Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/01/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Sal, > You said, "The device CAN be construed as a weapon, and you can't > "non-issue" that from not being true." > Yes, but a ball point pen can be construed as a weapon too and used as > one. Absolutely, but they aren't typically metal, don't have a handle (the lense) and don't have two pounds plus of weight behind them that could drive right into your skull. > Where do sane intelligent men draw the line? Ah, that is not the issue. It is where will the AIRLINE SECURITY draw the line! > Do you really > think someone > can get into the cockpit of a commercial airliner with the lever of a > Leicavit or a rapid winder? Unquestionably. > Allen wrenches can be used to open an access panel in an airline and > possibly do serious damage. That wasn't why they were banned. > Enough already! You really have to learn to not belittle and/or dismiss others because of concerns they have. YOU may not understand or appreciate the concern, but that does not make it any less of a concern! Austin - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html