I know very little about mines, but it appears these were only mine casings. While they probably contained some explosive residue, they were not “explosive devices” since they were incapable of exploding. The fact that two of them contained shrapnel, i.e. non-explosive ball bearings or whatever is used in the darn things, is irrelevant. A ball point pen is probably more dangerous than an inert mine, because a person could get accidentally jabbed by the pen. The TSA had no logical reason to confiscate the items. By doing so, they may have hampered development of technologies that actually aid our military.
Anyone else see it my way?
You are correct. They are quite harmless. But very scary looking, and bound to provoke a response. It was dumb to take them on a plane. Send them via big brown and pick them up at Mailboxes whatever on the other end.
I hope now that you have read what you wrote you are embarrassed. This gets the "missed the point" award for today. LOL
Why do you suppose they don't let guns, nail clippers, liquids, etc. on a plane? That's right! For a whole host of very stupid reasons devoid of any logic, our government confiscates nail clippers. You drone on and on about how harmless claymore mines are without the explosive charge in them.
What did the article say about the reason she gave for toting two inert claymore mines in her carry on luggage? Women have been groped and fondled for far less. I would have expected that she at least got a strip and cavity search for this minor "oversight."
I agree. Stupid TSA cant tell the difference.
YOU have a problem with the current official policy of the United States Government?