Originally Posted by
globecircler
I read yesterday in USA Today that TSA is keeping a LIST of all passengers that "threaten" them, verbally or physically so whatever you do, do it carefully. I returned from Jamaica yesterday (MBJ not Kingston) and the same TSA agent was inconsistent to say the least. The woman in front of me had a rather large bottle of perfume recently purchased and after explaining she could not carry it on, she agreed to let her as long as she removed it from the box. She then proceeded to go through my bag thoroughly and finally removed a needle with thread. The secondary security was even tougher...the woman literally tossed my belongings up in the air, on the counter, in a box and then threw them back in the suitcase so haphazardly that I could not close my bag without repacking.
I get that the rules are changing daily but would it hurt for them to do their job with a little finesse?
Don't let this BS "list" threat keep you from 1) preventing items that are not prohibited from being stolen from you, eg the needle and 2) some TSA employee tossing your bag and not repacking it as you did. Let them know that this is not a prison and that your bag is to be returned to you exactly as it was when the employee chose to search it. File a formal complaint and name the employee(s) involved. You can do this after the "security" process has ended or by calling the TSA complaint line at 1-866-289-9673.
Unlike Stalag 17, you will not be put on the list for complaining.