TSA's "Why?" Campaign

Speaking of laptop cases...have you ever wondered WHY you have to remove your laptop case from your bag when you go through security? It may be a drag, but there's a rationale behind it.

Here's the scoop from TSA:

TSA screens laptops to see if the electronics have been tampered with. Transportation Security Officers know what the inside of a computer should look like, and they can recognize irregularities. This is why they need an unobstructed view as the item moves through the X-ray machine.