Originally Posted by T-the-B

I tend to agree with SATTSO that some of the proposals here sound a little harsh.

I'd like to try another tack if SATTSO is willing.

Assuming that the OP gave an accurate account of the events we have the following:

1. TSA screeners approach person on the non-sterile part of the airport while said person is engaged in perfectly legal activity. The screener questions the person about his activity and requests him to present identification.

2. Upon being rebuffed, screeners call LEOs. We don't know exactly what they report but it is sufficient to make the LEOs decide a response is necessary.

3. LEOs detain, question and search the person, seizing his property, despite his having broken no law and in the absence of any reasonable, articulable suspicion that he had or was about to commit a crime.

4. TSA screeners remain in the area and coordinate with the LEOs during the detention, search, questioning and seizure.

SATTSO has argued, quite persuasively, that much of the proposed punishments for this behavior is extreme and disproportional. I would appreciate hearing from SATTSO as to what punishment would be appropriate for both the TSA screeners and the LEOs.