Well, that would make sense, or it might be ill-advised to put them on a plane at all. I have a hunch it wouldn't have made any difference with this poor fellow. I'm not saying that the Air Marshall was wrong; I'd just personally rather stay out of that loop of insanity. Funniest thing, given that they only spot check cargo, it seems some of the so-called security measures are more for show than for actual effectiveness in preventing attacks. Of course, I guess we'll never know how many terrorist attacks have been prevented by confiscating cigarette lighters and fingernail clippers. < /sarcasm >
Now don't get down about this. I hear they are thinking about letting us have the clippers back:')
Sometimes flying the only option for the confused. If you share your concerns with the staff though they will not seat him by an exit door or on the aisle seats.