Wow Jim, you kinda took Delta's statement and just blew it all up. I mean he only stated that TSA takes no responsibility, that doesn't necessarily throw the ball in the airline's court, because TSA still has more "direct" access, meaning they are the one's who state we should not lock our bags and they are the ones who go through our bags (And anyone who's gotten one of those TSA tickets in their case know this). I'm not saying the airlines are sin-free, but if I was missing something important from my checked bag, they would be suspect number 1. But your analogy of leaving your door open is poor; if you leave your door open and your tv is stolen, you report it to the police, what is the FIRST question they'll ask you? "Well, why did you leave your door open?" Even though your door is open, it doesn't give the thief the right to go in your house and touch your stuff, but if you do and this is the outcome, you can only blame yourself for not taking "Personal responsibility" and locking the door in the first place, which is what it all comes down to. (Oh and you will be made fun of, I've hung out with some port authority and local officers and they have some stories). The airlines tell you upfront to not pack valuables, which literally means "if you don't want your good stuff taken, keep it close to you." TSA only states not to lock your bags. And if you do lock it, it has to have a TSA lock, which they have the key for! both have access to the bag, and both are equally responsible, so if a case is to be brought up it has to be against both, not one or the other.
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