Originally Posted by
trooper
So.. does it apply the OTHER way too?
Would you think it wrong - and demand consequences - if the TSA guy/gal used "inflammatory" language directed at YOU?
If Yes, then why would you think it OK for you to use it?
I ask this because that is how I see it... I try very hard to never treat other folks in a way I wouldn't like to be treated... Seems terribly simple to me..
Ethically, your view is correct. However, as employees, TSA security theatre have a standard of conduct to answer for. We should hold them to the highest ethics and standards, since we are funding the facade.
Whereas there is no law against freedom of speach, peaceful protest, and the right to be free of interference.
Fortunately, there is no law against being a jerk. (don't flame me, it's a fact)
One effective way to mold behavior, just like raising children, is to create dis-incentives towards undesirable behavior. We can actually drive change to the benefit of security by being vigillant and demanding dignity and by questioning the shoe, liquid, and ID carnivals.
Don't forget, security measures in other countries exist without the fear mongering, without the insane spending.
As flyers, we all benefit from safer skies. Almost 10 years in and it's still a mess.... now that's something for the departments to be embarrased about.