I suppose I'm guilty of beating a dead horse; or perhaps creating a tempest in a teapot. I can't argue the specifics of security outside of the terminal with you- I've only been there once, for a valid reason (nothing I did!), pre 9/11, and obviously with an escort.

My point again- it's a potential piece, however small, of the security layers. If you can buy similar items elsewhere, I suppose it doesn't matter much. I do know you can't by "copwear" without a valid badge and ID.

I purchased a polo shirt with the logo of my favorite airline from the airlines website (think the airline you might leave JetBlue for). I can't tell you the number of passengers and employees (in the public areas and onboard) who asked if I was an employee. "No, I just really like the airline." Once a REAL employee heard that, it was usually good for a comp beer or two. Wore it enough to "pay" for the shirt! But still it was just a shirt.

I'll give you both that you are probably more "right" than I, but I still stand by my thoughts. I do appreciate that you've both kept this thread civil and humored me some by posting about it. I'll concede here and leave gracefully- if that's still possible!

Have safe trips!