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"As a uniformed crew member, I am given more latitude in regards to carrying liquids. In uniform: shirt with epaulets, tie and I.D. badge, I get through security with all the toothpaste, after shave and water bottles I can carry. However, take away the shirt with epaulets and the tie, IOW, dressed in civilian clothes, and I am subject to the same liquid restrictions as the traveling public, despite my I.D. badge. So the difference is not my airline I.D., but a shirt and tie." -- Howard J. Marcus, 2007-12-29 (comment)