Originally Posted by
jbdk
I asked why and said I had to or I could not enter the subway. I could have just went out and try again a couple minutes later... did not think about it until now.
Was it the TSA agent or a LA cop who was demanding ID? Was the ID demanded as soon as the bag check began, or not until after it was finished?
You should have said that in the United States one does not need to carry identification to walk the street, or ride the subway, and that you will be proceeding through the fare gate without showing anyone any identification.
Every passenger who doesn't stand up for their rights is just more ammunition for these thugs (and that's what they are) to continue to harass other passengers.