Originally Posted by
Vidiot
RDU's much more convenient, especially for the people who will be dropping me at the airport. And while I'm not relishing the prospect of a confrontation -- and sincerely hope one doesn't happen and that everyone remains professional -- I do want to be calmly prepared for one, should it occur. As I might have to tell them, I do fully intend to complete the screening...
RDU is now one of the worst airports TSA wise. Near 100% nude viewing chambers, difficult to see your belongings and very rude blue shirts.
Last time through when I insisted that I see my belongings and asked for a supervisor, the blue shirt summonned a leo because I was being "verbal".
I really try to avoid confrontations, but its exceptionally difficult to do so at RDU. In fact I have found that even BOS is much easier and friendlier.
Even though GSO is nearly an hour away (vs 15 minutes for RDU), I'm striking RDU off my list except in extreme circumstances.
Originally Posted by
eturowski
I think your plan sounds pretty good.
One more thing you might try is if they ask you if you have any "sensitive areas" pre-pat down, tell them your crotch area is sensitive - although I think some have reported that this earns them an extra-vigorous karate chop.
Last time at RDU when I informed the groper that my crotch was a sensitive area, he made sure to hit my testicles and penis no less than 4 times.
When I pointed out that he already ready rubbed them 3 times, he quite proudly corrected me and pointed out that it was 4.