TSA Says Pistol Decoration on Purse is “Offensive” to Travelers
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TSA Says Pistol Decoration on Purse is “Offensive” to Travelers
By now we should all know that guns + the TSA don't mix and therefore firearms of all kinds are best left at home.
The TSA has both blogged about and shared Instagram pictures of the weapons that they have confiscated. The long list has included such questionable items as a sock puppet's pistol and photographer's blower.
Earlier this week, a passenger was preparing to go through an airport security check point when she was approached by a TSA agent who had noticed her purse and thought it may be a bit questionable. It wasn't confiscated, but the traveler was asked to keep her purse in her bag so that it wouldn't offend other travelers.
Do you feel that it is a security concern? Is it that offensive? Should it have received any attention from the TSA?
http://misguidedchildren.com/domesti...ravelers/19427
The TSA has both blogged about and shared Instagram pictures of the weapons that they have confiscated. The long list has included such questionable items as a sock puppet's pistol and photographer's blower.
Earlier this week, a passenger was preparing to go through an airport security check point when she was approached by a TSA agent who had noticed her purse and thought it may be a bit questionable. It wasn't confiscated, but the traveler was asked to keep her purse in her bag so that it wouldn't offend other travelers.
Do you feel that it is a security concern? Is it that offensive? Should it have received any attention from the TSA?
http://misguidedchildren.com/domesti...ravelers/19427
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Anyone so "offended" should stay home and hide under the bed. The TSA is the really offensive entity at the checkpoint. Bill Miller's comment is spot-on, though the reaction to this article in general is refreshing.
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TSA, always looking for the big guns:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...n_1675767.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...n_1675767.html
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TSA, always looking for the big guns:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...n_1675767.html
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...n_1675767.html
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That's funny, I didn't know that TSA's charter mentioned the words "offensive expressions police" or something similar.
Maybe I haven't read up on the agency's background enough.
Maybe I haven't read up on the agency's background enough.