In March 2017, the U.S. government notified nine airlines that operate direct flights from the Middle East and Africa that personal electronics larger than cellphones would be banned on all direct flights entering the U.S. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security stated that the ban would affect 10 airports that it determined did not have adequate baggage security screening in place. The ban requires passengers to put all electronics larger than cell phones including laptops, cameras and e-readers in checked luggage. Passengers will still be able to fly with the items if they are stowed in…
Read more52% Yes |
48% No |
45% Yes |
44% No |
5% Yes, and ban all electronics on direct flights departing from high-risk airports |
4% No, this discriminates against Muslims |
2% Yes, and ban all flights departing from high-risk airports |
See how support for each position on “Laptop Travel Ban” has changed over time for 199k America voters.
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See how importance of “Laptop Travel Ban” has changed over time for 199k America voters.
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@64W2KZL3yrs3Y
We shouldn't be accepting any flights from anywhere until our security has been revised and approved of by all parties. Furthermore, there is something inherently racist about saying everyone in the Middle East is Muslim.
@64VVG693yrs3Y
It shouldnt be directed at the middle east. If its on one flight it should be on all. Its about being fair. I understand terrorist threats, but assuming is not really "nice".
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