They search your vehicle, speak with you, but never touch where you are insinuating. Wish you would get your facts straight before you insert foot in mouth.

(Written on 11/22/2011)(Permalink)

At Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, no purses or carry-ons are allowed inside, and cops are there for enforcement and pat-downs. TSA also does undercover (plain clothes) work at bus stations and ports of call. Wish it were like the old days, but it isn't anymore. Travel to Israel and back and you may have a better appreciation for security. Happy Thanksgiving!

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You have absolutely no way of calculating how many individuals have tried to board with "malicious intent"! That information is not made public. What I hold dear as an American is my safety and security.

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A) Not all flight decks are armed. B) Many airports don't have dogs. C) Knitting needles are permitted on a commercial aircraft. D) Nail clippers are also permitted on board. E) Scissors with a blade 4 inches or less from the fulcrum are permitted on board as well. Any other mistakes you care to share? Who's the burger flipper now?! LOL!

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Please think occasionally of the lives that are saved by airport security measures, although you may not be directly aware of those who protect your safety, regardless of your disrespect or ignorance. If dressing like a Priest or Nun allowed one to bypass security, every criminal would be doing it. And wheelchair people are sometimes the most likely to conceal a weapon, purely for their own defense due to their inability to protect themselves otherwise. And who would think that a young mother would carry pepper spray in her child's stroller, but she does it thinking it will protect her from an attacker. For me, it's worth the extra measures of precaution in order for all of us to arrive alive.

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My interest is for the safety of me and those around me. I comment on several articles, by the way. Every employer has its flaws, including TSA, but I'd rather be on a plane with some security than none at all. Be a hater; I really don't care. Call your Congressman if you want to change the law.

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I do not work for TSA or DHS. Presumptive individuals may think otherwise.

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RW: You have alot to learn about transportation security. What you describe does not happen in a normal airport environment. Breasts, private areas, etc are not searched. Nuns and Priests are treated the same as all passengers. No person is pawed or groped, and breast are never touched. Take a bus, enjoy the firearms and explosives exposure, if you choose. I prefer a safe flight, like most of us.

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This appears to be on the TSO's time off from duty. It's not the first time that an off-duty ANYBODY flashed a badge for the wrong and illegal reason. Yes, he should be prosecuted. That said, good luck flying on any commercial aircraft without security! Enjoy all of those guns, knives, explosives, etc. in exchange for the convenience of waltzing through Airport Security. I'd rather respect the duties of trained security at TSA than risk a single threat. These are threats that are never disclosed or published, but you experience the liberty of bashing their possible existence. Do away with TSA? The same employees will apply for that job for which they are currently trained. Oh, and it's NOT anywhere near minimum wage! No hater replies please. A true pilot respects air safety.

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I don't think anyone would enjoy the job nearly as much if they didn't have fun on their layovers! And separate hotels never stops people from getting together!

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