Originally Posted by
star_world
I don't actually think they will do an effective job of this, and therefore would oppose such a move, but mission creep?
Transportation Security Administation is pretty clear - their remit can extend to any form of public transportation, it would appear.
Calling it mission creep is as misleading as blind claims by the TSA that anything they do will automatically make us safer. Take the high road

By your definition, the TSA should be able to stop you before you hop into your car, right?
How about before you walk down the street? After all, walking is a form of
Transportation, right?
Stretching things? Yes, but it fits your point to a glove.
Careful what you wish for.