[GilesB]

This reminds me of a problem The Lovely Ann Coulter had a while back....silver earrings that looked like 45 caliber bullets were stolen from her by a thug at a "security" checkpoint.

I nearly had a .45 plug type cigar cutter taken from me at LAX - but I was able to shame the idiot at the checkpoint by pointing out the distinct differences between reality and appearance - but this was before 9/11, I could never get it through now.

The fact of the matter is, the rules are simply arbitrary and capricious, with no serious attempt at increasing security - but merely making the sheeple BELIEVE that security has been increased.

Finally - the arguments against this man that refer to the cost of the lighter (e.g. my cheap Bic works just fine) are simply classist and envious, and certainly not the viewpoint of a true conservative.

[strela]

Finally - the arguments against this man that refer to the cost of the lighter (e.g. my cheap Bic works just fine) are simply classist and envious, and certainly not the viewpoint of a true conservative.

It is considered to be cowardly behavior here to discuss a poster's opinion or viewpoint without listing the poster in question in the reply line. And cowardice is most definitely NOT a conservative trait.

A "true conservative" is generally an intelligent person and recognizes reality. Anyone foolish enough to transport expensive items via a non-secure mode (such as checked baggage on an airline) without first checking with the carrier providing said transportation exhibits non-conservative traits as well. The author was the one who brought up the subject of the price of his expensive lighters, not me.

As for my cheap Bic, I don't drop a bill and a half on a freaking cigar lighter because I risk part of my disposable income to attempt to become wealthy to the point where I can afford things like $150 lighters without blinking an eye. If you're trying to make the point that anyone who uses a disposable lighter is a liberal, it is laughable at best.