Don't want no confusion, is the thing.

My Way News - Report: X-Rays Don't Detect Explosives:

TSA spokeswoman Yolanda Clark said putting shoes on the X-ray machines makes the screening process more efficient and eliminates confusion. “We do not have a specific threat regarding shoes,” Clark said. “In an abundance of caution we require all shoes to be removed and X-rayed to mitigate a variety of threats,” such as potential weapons.

Especially, confusion about who's protecting fliers from those scary guys under the bed.

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