Stupid Congress Tricks: anti-terror bills target cash

[Eric Cordian]

Declan writes:

> From one of the anti-terror bills said to be a sure bet to pass both 
> chambers. Typos mine. --Declan

...

> Whoever... knowingly conceals more than $10,000 in currency or other 
> monetary instruments on his or her person... shall be guilty of a currency 
> smuggling offense (and) shall be imprisoned for not more than 5 years.

So I can now be arrested for carrying a concealed assault wallet?

Does "monetary instruments" include travelers checks while you're on
vacation?

Oh, when will the silliness end.

-- 
Eric Michael Cordian 0+
O:.T:.O:. Mathematical Munitions Division
"Do What Thou Wilt Shall Be The Whole Of The Law"