Former TSA Chief Hawley Says OK To Axes And Machetes

The former head of the TSA is speaking out stating that the new policy that allows small knives and bats on airliners isn't sufficient enough, he believes the new policy should also allows such weapon as "battle axes" and "machetes."

Kip Hawley, the former chief of the Transportation Security Administration, believes that because sharp objects can no longer bring down aircrafts, any item wouldn't be able to harm an aircraft's functionality and should be allowed on board.

"In retrospect, I should have done the same thing," Hawley said of the rule, which allows passengers to board aircraft with certain small knives, as well as sports equipment such as ice hockey and lacrosse sticks.

In his interview with CNN, Hawley continued.

"They ought to let everything on that is sharp and pointy. Battle axes, machetes ... bring anything you want that is pointy and sharp because while you may be able to commit an act of violence, you will not be able to take over the plane. It is as simple as that."

And it seems as though the former TSA chief is not exaggerating his views, he stated that if people bring these weapons on the plane and attempt to take over, they would soon be turned against the criminals.

"What are you going to do when you get on board with a battle ax? Are you pull out your battle ax and say, 'I'm taking over the airplane?' You may be able to cut one or two people, but pretty soon you would be down in the aisle and the battle ax would be used on you."

And, he pointed out: "You can commit acts of violence on an aircraft with what is allowed now. With a Coke can, a key, a ruler and some duct tape, you can make a 12-inch razor-sharp sword. And every eighth-grader would be able to do that."

Travelers will now be allowed to bring golf clubs, ski poles and even small knives on planes starting on April 25 since aviation officials have announced significant security changes.

The new policy allows small knives with blades that are 2.36 inches or less in length and less than 1/2 inch wide.