Originally Posted by
gloopy
I actually disagree with that decision. I want them looking at the real threats, far more dangerous than a 2.3 inch folding non locking non moulded grip keychain knife which, by the way, is significantly less dangerous than a set of 8 inch knitting needles, 4 inch sizzors or a fountain pen, all of which are already allowed and present in mass quantities. As for the 2.3 inch blades, they are in our planes and airspace in the hands of passengers already when peopel fly here and make connections because those things are legal in most of the rest of the world anyway.
Don't try to be rational here gloppy. It won't resonate with the emotional response of the other side.