On Sun, 14 Nov 2004 17:59:19 +0100, MaXxX wrote: > I care little for whether they lock or unlock or re-lock or > whatever-lock my bag. I am specifically asking about repayment for > intentional damage done. If airlines (at least those that care for the > customer) often repay for luggage damaged during transport, why > doesn't TSA repay for luggage damaged intentionally?
Dennis, in response to your screech of dismay, I was a visitor to the U.S. How could I be expected to know what type of locks to buy... or that I need to buy a special type of lock? And this happened almost two years ago. Perhaps those special TSA locks were not introduced back then. Anyway, here is the relevant excerpt from the note that was attached to my broken lock. Please keep in mind that I watched my x-rayed bag go through and that if anyone wanted to open the bag they only had to ask me to open it. And why did my personal property have to be searched outside of my presence? Something about this smacks of presumption of guilt rather than presumption of innocence. I quote: "If the TSA screenner was unable to open your bag for inspection because it was locked, the screener may have been forced to break the locks on your bag. TSA sincerely regrets having to do this, and has taken care to reseal your bag upon completion of inspection. However, TSA is not liable for damage to your locks resulting from this necessary security precaution." -- Avi Yashar Windows XP Pro SP2 and The Bat! Pro 3.0.2.4 ________________________________________________________ Current beta is 3.0.2.7 Rush | 'Using TBBETA' information: http://www.silverstones.com/thebat/TBUDLInfo.html IMPORTANT: To register as a Beta tester, use this link first - http://www.ritlabs.com/en/partners/testers/
