Well, I've sure learned something, and my apologies!

First of all, I don't like the TSA. I think there is a lot of nonsense and window dressing going on there. But I have always defended most of the agents, being that they were usually very kind to me. (I am nice to them, I figured 'be cool, they'll be ok back)

What I wasn't taking into consideration is that I was in my flight attendant uniform.

When I fly for pleasure anymore, I hardly ever non-rev- it's too hard, (and I have no patience for it). So I buy my tickets like anyone else. I don't bring my airline ID even- just use my driver's license. So of course the TSOs have no idea I am an FA. I have been shocked at how I have been barked at and talked to like I am a moron.

Gives me a whole different perspective on things...