Originally Posted by
Cholula
Folks, we removed some of the posts here that were mocking the TSA as a group.
Just as a reminder, it's OK to be critical of TSA/DHS
public officials or a specific TSO (as long as they aren't FT'ers).
For example, "Kip Hawley is an idiot" and the "TSO I ran into at ORD yesterday was a jerk" are both acceptable.
What's no longer acceptable is a blanket statement about all TSO's as being morons, no better than burger-flippers, Walmart greeters, etc.
Many contributors to this forum are TSO's and such blanket condemnation of the TSA creates a hostile environment.
And it's hostile enough around here anyway.
Thanks for your cooperation.
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Cholula
Travel Safety/Security Forum Moderator
Well, is it okay if I say that the majority of the TSOs that I have encountered in my various travels lately, have been quite pathetic?
I've been told by some major airports for instance, that a convertible screwdriver I have (under 7" by the way) is acceptable, while some small airports say it is a drill bit...
I've taken my emptied out in the line water bottle that I drank right in front of the TSO through security in some places, refilling it just outside security afterwards... yet in some places, they force me to throw away the EMPTY bottle, stating it is larger then 3oz... can we have some consistency here???
In some places, I've been told to put both of my laptops into the same bin, while most of them have wanted the laptops in seperate bins... another issue with consistency...
At least in fast food places, they make my quarter pounder with cheese the same way every time... hence the comment that most TSA are fast food rejects!