Originally Posted by
Boggie Dog
TSA is just one short step away from commiting rape.
How does that support anyones security.
Ignorance is no excuse.
Originally Posted by
exbayern
Ron, this is exactly what RichardKenner meant, I believe, in that insightful post he made. Telling someone that they won't be permitted to travel because they refuse to allow a TSO to press on an injured body part, or stitches, or to remove a dressing is simply not right.
He missed a MAJOR point though. The ADA states very clearly “Reasonable accommodation”. It does not require anyone to go to extreme’s to accommodate someone’s disabilities. We do not have to build a complete checkpoint to deal with a single individuals disabilities. We DO have to do what can reasonably be done to accommodate them though. Procedures, certain equipment, and the like.
Originally Posted by
exbayern
This may not be what actually occurs (well, yes, we have proof that it does from various posters) but you are making it sound like those with physical issues may be turned away if they 'choose' not to permit a TSO to handle them in a way which causes them more pain or injury.
“we have proof that it does from various posters”. A post does not “proof” make.
We want you to get on that airplane. We want you go get through screening with as few problems as possible. So that we each get what we want, we must work together. You tell us what works for you, and if it meets screening requirements then you get to pass through the checkpoint. If not, well then we will do what we can to accommodate your needs. But the other passengers have needs, and one of those is to get on an aircraft knowing that all the other passengers have undergone the same level of screening that they have, and that they are safe to fly with. If the screening cannot meet that requirement because of a medical condition then there is a problem that needs to be resolved.
Originally Posted by
tanja
I also asked that I have no problems being naked in front of females in a private screening.
But I do not want to be touch. i would really like an answer on that.
Not just we have to feel you but not see you.
Sorry, I’m not sure I can answer that. I’m having trouble getting your point, but I will try.
We do not screen naked people. Sorry, that would be bad taste. I have occasionally had to ask someone in private screening to drop their pants so that I can clear something specific, but it’s very rare.
Touching someone is a part of the screening process. Unfortunately in many cases an unavoidable one. If that is the one thing that you absolutely will not compromise on then you might want to rethink your travel plans.
Sounds like the AIT systems are the answer to most of your concerns though. With those we rarely have to touch anyone, if they follow instructions.