Former TSA chief backs 'knife' decision; suggests axes and machetes, too

I just read an article on cnn.com by Mike M Ahlers.

The TSA has made it legal to carry small knives (up to 2.6 inches in length) onboard planes with you. This new policy will take effect in April of this year.

In this article, the former head of transportation said he supports this new policy, but said "it does not go far enough, and should include instruments such as 'battle axes (and) machetes'."  He says that he believes the TSA should make the policy to include ALL sharp and pointy objects onboard airplanes. He says that sharp and pointy objects, like knives, can't take down an airplane, they can only harm people. "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," he said.

I don't know about you guys, but I COMPLETELY disagree with what this guy is saying. He is saying that is doesn't matter how many people can be harmed or killed by the knives, as long as the plane doesn't go down.  If he thinks that people can be KILLED by allowing these little knives onto planes, WHY ALLOW THEM?! I don't know, I just don't get it. What do you guys think? Do you agree with what this guy said? 

To read the whole article, click HERE.