"One reader recalled the travel woes of distinguished Polish pianist Kristian Zimerman, as recounted by the L.A. Times:Zimerman has had problems in the United States in recent years.
He travels with his own Steinway piano, which he has altered himself.
But shortly after 9/11, the instrument was confiscated at JFK Airport when he landed in New York to give a recital at Carnegie Hall.
Thinking the glue smelled funny, the TSA decided to take no chances and destroyed the instrument.
Yes, by all means, let’s put federal agencies in charge of as many aspects of our lives as possible."
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