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You are correct, at least in one respect. I inaccurately stated TSA web-site when I should have stated EOS Blog. You might see why some of us would consider that a distinction without a difference.
From my point of view, no I wouldn’t. We each have a different perspective, the difference to me is huge.
Does your answer help? No, it doesn't.
For Q#2, I gave a direct quote of some completely wrong statement you were certain of. (Quoting you: "The fact is that I am correct") Saying that a clarification is on the web-site does not provide the retraction or correction I think those that read your first error deserve. If a retraction/correction is on the EOS blog, I don't recall seeing it; perhaps a direct quote would be more helpful.
Would you like a tissue? To find it, you are going to have to look for it. Its not hidden, covered by sand, or thinner than air. Spend some time, you might find some other things that are interesting on the way.
For Q#3, thanks for the link. It regurgitates, accurately AFAIK, the currency reporting requirements, which have, again, AFAIK, existed for many years. The information seems to have been provided by CBP, and looks fairly professional. However, it doesn't show any nexus between currency transport and aircraft security. Perhaps the question was btter phrased as "How much cash does it take to bring down an airliner?"
Care to try again?
There need not be a “nexus”. Sorry, but a directive to us from HQ TSA is sufficient for me, even if not for you. A traffic cop need not change jobs to arrest someone for theft, nor a TSO to question large amounts of cash in a bag. It’s a simple thing, answer the TSO’s question or don’t. Either way there is a consequence.
As for the “how much” theory, it is basically an inane question. How mu cocaine does it take? How much meth? How many bullets? How about Scotch? You may not see the causal locus, but then again you are not a security professional.