[FreedomCalls]

An FAA spokesman was unable to say whether a deactivated cartridge would be banned under federal regulations. But he told the Times reporter that airlines are allowed to impose restrictions that go beyond those of the federal agency.

That's an interesting quote there. That is indeed the case with the present private security screeners who work for the airlines. When they are federalized will they be able to "go beyond" federal regulations? Can your local policeman enforce Walmart (just one example) policy that "goes beyond" your city ordinances, state and federal laws while he's working as a city employee? Will the new federal screeners be held to a strict list of items rather than making it up as they go?

[BluesDuke]

When they are federalized will they be able to "go beyond" federal regulations?

You don't really need me to answer that, do you? ;)

[no-s]

That's a good point. I've been wondering about it every time they search me.