And they were for his work. He just forgot to take them out of his carry-on bag. (and screeners did not "see" them -- they have been sent for "remedial training")
So when they fell out, the plane was grounded, all passengers were taken off the plane, and he was arrested.
Even though this has nothing to do with terrorism and nothing to do with 9/11, it is still national news.
Notice that the article says nothing about the horrific state of airport security. Thus, it lacks the context we need to understand the real important issues facing us.
Maybe we should just ban carry-on luggage?!?!?!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap_travel/us_travel_brief_plane_box_cutters
