I don't get why backpacks are so evil and not allowed in to certain places when when purses, briefcases, etc. are. I have my backpack with me most places I go and a few places have a problem with me taking it into their building. They say it's to prevent theft. I have a problem with that idea because backpacks are on peoples backs where it's impossible to put something into the bag without taking it off of your back and opening it up. Shoplifters, beside stupid little kids that don't know any better, would not waste that much time or draw that much attention to themselves. It's very quick and easy to stuff something into a jacket, waistline,purse, etc.. Why would someone take forever to stuff something into a backpack? I can understand if they don't allow kids into the store with a backpack but not allowing an adult into the store with a backpack is ridiculous.

Before giving them your backpack...Ask the employee how someone is supposed to stuff something into their backpack without it being very obvious. Then ask them how they think holding your backpack is truly supposed to prevent theft.

Regarding "terrorism", what? That is ridiculous. When has someone with a backpack full of explosives blown something up in the U.S.? That's somehow a valid threat though? Think about it. Turn off the news and go outside to reality. I'm not even going to start with how horribly over-used the words "terrorism" and "terrorists" are in this country or how silly that whole terrorism alert system (whatever it's called) is.