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Old Nov 16, 2010, 11:04 am
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Originally Posted by packet
Sounds like the TSA wants someone to retaliate against for all the bad press they've gotten in the last week.
exactly. Retaliation pure and simple for the reason outlined below.

Originally Posted by Ellie M
It sounds to me like TSA is running scared. They're trying to make sure passengers on the 24th don't try to "opt out" in the manner Tyner did by publicizing that they're going to fine him (regardless of whether they actually will levy a fine).
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