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Strict New Security Measures Put In Place For CES 2016 Attendees (cepro.com)

Posted by Soulskill on from the because-tech-enthusiasts-love-security-measures dept.

CIStud writes: Due to the recent terror events, the Consumer Technology Association is instituting drastic new security measures for attendees coming to the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas from Janury 5-9, 2016. Attendees will be subject to metal detector screening and bomb-sniffing dogs, but the biggest potential bottleneck is that laptop computer bags are being discouraged. Bags with wheels will not even be allowed.

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  1. What about a mandatory penis inspection?! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Funny

    Wait a minute, I just looked through the list of security checks and I do not recall seeing any mention of a mandatory penis inspection.

    Is this not a huge security risk? My understanding is that a penis can be used as a dangerous weapon. Should not penises be banned from the venue?

  2. Re: hmmm by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Two words: three more words.

    Seriously though, "security theater".

  3. Re:Bags with wheels will not even be allowed. by TechyImmigrant · · Score: 5, Funny

    What is wrong with bags with wheels?

    Wheels are a symbol of science, engineering and progress. If you have wheels you are siding with the subversives.

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    I should use this sig to advertise my book ISBN-13 : 978-1501515132.