[old curmudgeon]

The first thing that will happen is that the tea bags will set off the alarm in some dufus security person's “brain” (and I use the word “brain” with some reluctance).

So after the HASMAT squad shows up with their monkey suits, automatic weapons and 100 TV news cameras, you will get a personal visit.

I hope you have your tooth brush packed.

[randomhero97]

Exactly. It's not wise to mail anything containing a powerdery substance.

Mail a picture of a tea bag instead. Better yet, mail an artist's rendition of the Boston Tea Party.

[jacquej]

Well, at this point in life, I am old enough not to give a polite darn. If you, the taxpayers, want to send me up the river for mailing in a tea bag, and pay all my bills for the rest of my life on this earth, fine with me.

I am worried enough about my beloved grandchildren’s’ future that spending my “sunset years” in prison seems a small sacrifice. I just wish other elders shared my concerns.

Don’t need a toothbrush, by the way. I am sure the .gov will be happy to provide me with one every 3 months at your expense.