The NYT just doesn't get it...

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A Retreat on Carry-On Liquids - New York Times:

A safer course of action would retain the near total ban on liquids and let the airlines supply passengers with ample beverages.

The ban on liquids has nothing to do with beverages, you twits.  It has to do with mouthwash, make-up, moisturizers, deoderant, shampoos and conditioners, and all of the other basic toiletry needs that people need on the other side to make themselves feel that little bit better after a 7 hour cramped flight from hell, things they would rather not be required to check into their guarenteed to be lost at least once luggage, especially business travelers who like to travel solely via carry-on.