Originally Posted by
erictank
The fact that you don't seem to understand why a person might wish to maintain close proximity and visual contact with THEIR OWN BELONGINGS is a real problem, SgtScott. Or is it that you just don't CARE? Either is unacceptable in a public servant, though the former might just be due to ignorance and could potentially be correctable.
Being in close proximity doesn't mean standing on top of the screener. You can be close, and maintain visual contact without interfering. I see it done every day.
Originally Posted by
erictank
Do you deny that TSA has a serious problem, both in public perception AND IN FACT, with those particular issues (among others)? Both charges have been documented repeatedly, and any "bad press" or ill-will the TSA as an organization has to deal with as a result leaves me, at least, somewhat less than concerned for their delicate sensibilities. Perhaps if they could keep their own house in order, they might not be facing QUITE so much resistance.
I don't deny that the TSA has a serious problem with public perception, or that the other situations you've mentioned have happened. It is a shame, but the instances are few and far between. There are bad eggs in every organization and background checks can't predict future behaviors or future screener stupidity.