Via Makezine, this report of a MAKEr who is working on a metal plate that you insert into your carry on luggage. The plate is cut out in a judicious fashion, with a witty saying or an image of some type. The theory is that the x-ray machine will make this cut out message visible to the TSA screener.

I think this guy’s on to something; it almost makes me wish I was still a flyer. I’d have a respectful gesture of respect cut into my plate.

I have in mind a universal gesture, as much at home on the expressways of Northern Virginia as it is on NASCAR tracks, when someone cuts you off.

A gesture that just screams TSA, you’re #1 with me.

On second thought, it’s probably good that I’m not a flyer.

-k-