Forrest Mimms On Modern Air Travel With a Bag Full of Electronics

Evidently even Forrest Mimms isn't famous enough to fly without hassle when carrying a briefcase full of electronics; he writes at Make about his experiences, both before and after 2001. A relevant slice: After police were called when I was going through security at the San Antonio International Airport and after major problems going through security in Kona, Hawaii, I finally realized the obvious: Most people who don’t make things have no idea how to evaluate homemade equipment. Some are terrified by exposed wires and circuit boards, maybe because of bomb scenes in movies. So I gave up. Now my carryon bag is only half stuffed with electronics; the rest is shipped ahead via FedEx.

Comments

He caused his own inconvenience

[stevez67]

It is not incumbent on everyone else to understand someone's homemade gadgets and electronic paraphernalia. A call to TSA and airport security would alert them that someone with electronic gadgets and parts was going to be passing through security. And he could have put them in his checked baggage and explained what they were as well. His behavior borders on trolling.

To be fair skinned

[frovingslosh]

I'm willing to bet he isn't dark skinned. If he were either black or Muslim then he would have instead gotten an invite to the White house. Different standards for crackers though.