Umm, no. I guess it depends on what you mean by "rational".
Humans are appallingly bad at
Originally Posted by MurphyWasRight View Post
making rational decisions based on available facts.
Unless Bayesian reasoning was a significant part of their education.
Good point, what I could have said was 'perceived facts' the possibility of becoming a 'crispy critter' due to reaching for the carryon in overhead is not likely to be a seen as a 'real fact' while risking having the carryon impounded at least could be.
Should also change $1000 fine to read $1000 fine/processing fee/bribe depending on the destination
. Just the thought of dealing with local authorities might be enough of a deterrent.