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Thursday, August 17, 2006

Liquid Ban?!?

"FROM NOW ON, all kinds of liquid, beverages and gel will be banned on all trains and stations of the Metro Rail Transit-3....

...MRT-3 security personnel said the ban covers any form of liquid such as bottled water or beverages in cans such as iced tea or soda. Also prohibited are lotions, toothpaste, hair gel and other products of a similar consistency."


Are they really serious about it?

Last night, I rode the MRT. Forgetting that there's such ban, I’ve a bunch of liquid substance in my little pouch.

I have the following:
1. Alcohol
2. Perfume
3. Liquid Soap

Oh and I also have an "airtight water container."

The usual anxious that I am, while I am walking my way to Cubao station, I am already thinking of means to "escape" with all these liquid matter in my small bag.

I emptied the water container. I made sure that my little pouch wouldn’t catch the guard’s attention. If ever I wouldn’t be lucky with my hiding tactics, I am also prepared to use all the liquid substance in front of the guard (kung wala na talagang lusot).

Luckily (I didn’t have to spray perfume and use the substance in front of the guard) and Alas, they aren't really strict about implementing their new rule.

The guard checked my bag and didn't even notice that I am keeping a pouch. Of course if you’re prudent enough, you will be a little cautious that a pouch may consist of liquid elements or whatnots.

The same thing happened when I boarded the train on my home.

Time and energy are wasted just to publicize the efforts to protect people from terrorism. That’s the problem. Instead of investing time and effort in “truly” implementing the rule, everything was just a "show-off".

If someone like me could hide liquid substance from them, what more are the expert bombers, what more the “terrorists”?

Passengers opening their bags, security guards checking (peeking rather) our bags...
It's useless...

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