[gieriscm]

Ditto. I simply refuse to fly any more... and if I drive I can guarantee that my valuables (including any firearms, never mind a steak knife) will remain securely in my posession, and will not be used to enhance some baggage handler's income.

[Mulder]

I simply refuse to fly any more

Same here. It's simply not worth the aggravation, harassment, nor the risk of a felony charge for making an honest mistake or refusing to take crap off the arrogant Stormtroopers running the checkpoints.

Also, since they don't allow me to fly armed, they jeopardize my safety. And the most important thing is that I make it home safely every night.