wow, I am digging the emotions in this thread.

I think deep down we all believe the TSA is a joke and wastes our time and money.

Some people go down the "can i?" path and will adhere to anything anyone in an authoritative position states...

Others go down the "why can't I?" path are serve as checks and balance measures for shoddy rules and regulations.

In the end, if it doesn't work and/or if you can't justify the actions, then you shouldn't be enforcing said action. The people draw the line, the customers keep the planes in the air and the airports functioning, not the other way around.

Maybe it is time we all mustered up some guts and stood up to make a difference on how our skies are handled... this guy put his career on the line for it... ^^^