My guns were seized by the Government-I was almost in custody

[GI Joe]

Kid's 2-inch gun seized

By BOB GRAHAM

AIRPORT security staff confiscated a TWO-INCH plastic gun from a toy soldier, it was revealed yesterday.

British tourist Judy Powell, 55, bought a GI Joe doll in America as a gift for her seven-year-old grandson George.

Security officials at Los Angeles airport found the toy — similar to Action Man — when they searched Judy’s bags before she boarded a flight to London.

Then they took the figure out of its box and confiscated its tiny replica Armalite rifle.

Judy revealed: “They examined the toy as if it was going to shoot them.

“Then they asked me if there were toy grenades as well. I thought they were joking, but they weren’t smiling — they were deadly serious.”


snip
George’s mum Becky, 29, said the lad was “really upset” when he realised his GI Joe had been disarmed.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2002360334,00.html/

[The_Comedian]

:lol:


I could imagine the last part of the article caused some physical pain in the lower region for you...:D ;)
his GI Joe had been disarmed.

[Heads_On_Pikes]

Jesus! :lol:

Why didn't they throw the doll (sorry, action figure) to the floor and put some tiny little handcuffs on him as well? Did they check his tiny canteen for liquids?

[Dangerrmouse]

You'd think he'd have never let them take his weapon, but then he doesn't have the testicular fortitude, lacking the necessary testicles......

[ScummyD]

Jesus! :lol:

Why didn't they throw the doll (sorry, action figure) to the floor and put some tiny little handcuffs on him as well? Did they check his tiny canteen for liquids?

:rofl: Freeze you bastard!!! He's got a tiny survival knife watch out!!!

[steveksux]

Good thing GI Joe is a US citizen, so he can't be sent to Gitmo!!!

They'd have to redesign the bars, he could slip right through them...

Randy

[rjamortega]

THANK GOD FOR AIRPORT SECURITY!! Now there is one flight that had a sure hijacking averted.

[Bicycleman]

Three years ago a coworker and I were flying out of Detroit. The coworker had a miniature P38 boyscout can opener attached to a keychain. The airport security guy wanted to confiscate it because he said it was a dangerous weapon. My friend asked to see his supervisor, and he was allowed to pass through, but vowing to remove it from his keychain when he got home. I have come to the conclusion that requirements for airline security must require an IQ of between 40 and 90. Any higher IQ, and the person will not be hired. Believe me, I have run into some real weiners.;) I don't get a warm and fuzzy feeling every time I have to pass through airline security.

[Dangerrmouse]

BBBBbbbbbut your safety depends on them!

[Mirror Lake 444]

Believe me, I have run into some real weiners.;) I don't get a warm and fuzzy feeling every time I have to pass through airline security.

I wouldn't feel warm and fuzzy either if I ran into a a real weiner at airport security. :eek: :lol:

I'll stick to being a heterosexual thank you very much! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[dittohead not!]

Are you sure this story isn't a spoof of some kind, or perhaps an urban legend?

These stories seem to be about the same thing:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/2173150.stm


http://www.thewavemag.com/pagegen.php?pagename=article&articleid=22373


But, then this one has quite different facts:

http://www.conservativetruth.org/article.php?id=444

Either there are two cases of disarming G.I. Joe dolls, or someone is spreading silly rumors.

The Urban Legends Reference Pages (http://search.atomz.com/search/?sp-q=g.i.+joe+doll&getit=Go&sp-a=00062d45-sp00000000&sp-advanced=1&sp-p=all&sp-w-control=1&sp-w=alike&sp-date-range=-1&sp-x=any&sp-c=100&sp-m=1&sp-s=0) led to a story about a woman who had to drink breast milk to prove it wasn't something nefarious, and mentions the same BBC story on the link above.

Stupidity, urban legend, or a mixture of both? You decide.

[steveksux]

Believe me, I have run into some real weiners.;).Why are you running backwards through airports? Cause if you aren't running backwards, why are you running into weiners, can't you see them approaching and avoid them? :confused:

Randy

[Mirror Lake 444]

Why are you running backwards through airports? Cause if you aren't running backwards, why are you running into weiners, can't you see them approaching and avoid them? :confused:

Randy

I like mine better Steve. :D

[ScummyD]

Well seeing as the government does such a fine job at security like this certainly we should put them in charge of a nationalized health care system.

[Sgt Schultz]

Three years ago a coworker and I were flying out of Detroit. The coworker had a miniature P38 boyscout can opener attached to a keychain. The airport security guy wanted to confiscate it because he said it was a dangerous weapon. My friend asked to see his supervisor, and he was allowed to pass through, but vowing to remove it from his keychain when he got home. I have come to the conclusion that requirements for airline security must require an IQ of between 40 and 90. Any higher IQ, and the person will not be hired. Believe me, I have run into some real weiners.;) I don't get a warm and fuzzy feeling every time I have to pass through airline security.

I have had to throw away two perfectly good P38s because of the TSA. I carry one on my key chain at all times. One of the handiest tools out there.

[FilmFestGuy]

Well seeing as the government does such a fine job at security like this certainly we should put them in charge of a nationalized health care system.

Hmmm...because airport security clearly worked really well when it was in the hands of private contractors.

[CVN76]

Hmmm...because airport security clearly worked really well when it was in the hands of private contractors.

I am absolutely sure private industry can do it better.

Of course, rules have changed since 9-11-2001, box cutters used to be allowed on aircraft (I am assuming you are referencing something like that).

[Bicycleman]

Why are you running backwards through airports? Cause if you aren't running backwards, why are you running into weiners, can't you see them approaching and avoid them? :confused:

Randy

Give me a break! I just had cataract surgery and I can't see closeup.:p

[Bicycleman]

I am absolutely sure private industry can do it better.

Of course, rules have changed since 9-11-2001, box cutters used to be allowed on aircraft (I am assuming you are referencing something like that).

I have seen private contractors and government security types. Believe me. There is no difference. The old argument was people were having trouble with the private contractors, and everything would be alright as soon as they switched to government security. Have you ever seen the government straighten out anything?

[Bicycleman]

I have had to throw away two perfectly good P38s because of the TSA. I carry one on my key chain at all times. One of the handiest tools out there.

Yep, but I'd hate to try to hijack an aircraft with one.:D

[USA-1]

http://www.swissminigun.com/gallery_steel.html

[Heads_On_Pikes]

I have had to throw away two perfectly good P38s because of the TSA. I carry one on my key chain at all times. One of the handiest tools out there.

Come on now .... did you really expect to get a P-38 (http://www.solent-aviation-society.co.uk/gallery/Udvar_Hazy03/P%2038.jpg) past security and onto the plane? :)

[Bicycleman]

Come on now .... did you really expect to get a P-38 (http://www.solent-aviation-society.co.uk/gallery/Udvar_Hazy03/P%2038.jpg) past security and onto the plane? :)

Woo, HOP. That pic takes up a lot of bandwidth. I hope you don't get into any trouble.:D

[Mirror Lake 444]

Hmmm...because airport security clearly worked really well when it was in the hands of private contractors.

:lol: :lol: :lol: Scummy just doesn't have it anymore does he? :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Sgt Schultz]

Come on now .... did you really expect to get a P-38 (http://www.solent-aviation-society.co.uk/gallery/Udvar_Hazy03/P%2038.jpg) past security and onto the plane? :)

They just thought I was happy to see them. :D

[Mirror Lake 444]

They just thought I was happy to see them. :D

Speaking of being happy to see ya. Anybody know if dildos can make thorough a carry on inspection? Just wondering as I wouldn't want Paris Hilton to end up in jail again. :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Dutch]

You'd think he'd have never let them take his weapon, but then he doesn't have the testicular fortitude, lacking the necessary testicles......

Maybe he realized he was in britain and he's supposed to be that way......unarmed and defenceless I mean. ;)

[Dangerrmouse]

LA airport has moved to Britain?

[Mirror Lake 444]

LA airport has moved to Britain?

Who knows? The old London Bridge is in Arizona isn't it? :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Dutch]

LA airport has moved to Britain?

No, nanny government has moved to britian. :cool: