I'm with you. I've flown a bunch of times since 9/11, and each time I go through my belongings and remove anything metallic--scissors, nail files, clippers, pocket knife. It's more than just complying with the law -- who wants to be hassled when it's so easy to think before you board?
(Of course, brainiac here wore a navy blazer with brass buttons home for Easter. That got me time in line and a feel-up by the local gendarme.)
Don't feel so bad. I wore a pair of jeans with a metal button and had to step out of line in LaGuardia while the national guard was watching and get hand scanned. Its not something I like. Even though I am getting flamed and insulted like crazy here I am enjoying the discussion.