Originally Posted by
oneofthosepeopleyouloveto hate
If the batteries were within 15 seconds of expiration, he would have been up the crick anyway.
Obviously, many people have access to your bags after you check them. Not all are honest. I have never personally known of any TSOs (or baggage handlers) stealing, but that's not to say they're not out there.
BTW, if this incident so deeply disturbs you that you'll be discussing it with your therapist, you probably should stop eating at restaurants. I waitressed all through college, and some of the (not so harmless) pranks I saw going on THERE would really blow your mind!
What is so disturbing is your total lack of understanding why readers here responded so negatively and your continued lack of seeing any error in the events you wrote about.