chollie

She was probably flustered, don't know how much time she lost, but she may have been worried about catching her flight, and...(also a possibility, especially because she's pregnant), maybe she needed a loo, and most of all, she probably just wanted to get the h**k out of there before something else went wrong.

I've experienced all of the above.

I think cb1111 is suggesting that she went to the checkpoint deliberately planning to provoke this situation so she could get on Youtube and be a star. In another thread, cb1111 suggests that a significant percentage of these 'incidents' are manufactured for attention and to make TSA look bad.

mikeef

You and me both. I'm not blaming her, just thinking that, under normal circumstances, one would make sure that their medicine and ice pack had been repacked. Then again, under normal circumstances, you wouldn't be accused of being a potential terrorist for carrying those items, either.

Oh, I know exactly what CB was thinking. And I think there is a greater chance of the TSOs bursting into a flash mob and singing Copacabana than there is that she did the whole thing for attention and to make the TSA look bad. My guess, and this is strictly a guess, is that she was simply hoping to get through screening with a little dignity intact. But what do I know?

Mike

goalie

<grrrrrrrr> Just once, I'd really like to see an "I'm sorry" statement from the TSA. I know "it hurts real bad" to say it but c'mon TSA, it's not like I'm asking you to produce a flying pig....

mikeef

Dude, whatever you're smokin', just pass it on down the line...

Mike

Global_Hi_Flyer

See my comment in another thread about how the more complex a system is made, the greater the chances of failure.

cb1111

What part of "minute" do you not understand. At every checkpoint I've been to, there are lots of signs. One of those signs usually talks about medical supplies.

She cannot be expected to know any changing rules but the basic rule of "I need my meds and they're allowed" hasn't (and won't) change.

She is at fault for quietly giving them up. The fact that she made a big stink afterwards (complete with granny [or whoever] smuggling a few drops through, in conjunction with "I don't want to give my name" makes it sound a bit like publicity stunt.

She'll probably be on GMA next week with a bag over her head.

I'm lucky that the only meds I take are for allergies, but you can bet your last dime that nobody takes my Zyrtec unless they replace it for me on the other side of the checkpoint. That's only common sense. It appears that both the passenger and the TSA dolts were lacking that.

Ari

So someone afraid of retaliation should make a big stink at the checkpoint instead?

nachtnebel

Only a TSA shill would think that, barring even a smidgeon of evidence.

clrankin

I'd do the same exact thing, were I in her shoes. Why stop at filing a report that will ignored, when you can show people in the community how embarrassing and inept TSA actually is as an organization?

Greater publicity also helps get the jury on your side, should a lawsuit be filed. I hope she's smart enough to get a good shark of an attorney on this one. Make TSA pay - and make the TSO personally feel the financial heat as well.

Zero tolerance: that's what everyone should have for TSA shenanigans.

cb1111

Of course that is not what I was suggesting - and you know it so please do not put words in my mouth.

I said "perhaps"

That aside, there is the possibility that the incident was a wee bit blown out of proportion once she realized that she could get publicity. Refusing to give her name just adds to the publicity and adds to the amount of damages she thinks she can ask for.

Unfortunately, many of you can't see that as your tin foil hats have slipped down over your eyes.

The TSA is not doing security right but not everything is a huge conspiracy to take away our rights.

cb1111

There is the FT way of making a big stink and then there is the normal way of standing up for your rights.

Global_Hi_Flyer

Which would be?

Boggie Dog

Would you mind saying which federal agency you work at?

Mientree

Yes CB1111, please explain step by step what the "normal" way is and what she should have done. I implore you for this process so that I may know how exactly I should stand up for my rights were I to encounter a similar situation.

Please do expect after posting it that I will need to ask follow up questions to make sure I have full clarity, especially for a fluous situation that would be encountered at a typical screening area.

Thanks in advance.

mikeef

1. Prostrate yourself.

2. Avoid all eye contact so that the TSO doesn't think you're being aggressive.

3. Verbally acknowledge their superiority. The best way to do this is by thanking them for defending the country.

4. Move along, knowing that you are that much safer.

Mike