Originally Posted by
gsoltso
I said that it was poorly handled because I have no audio, and only her statements as to everything that went on. How do you know that she was not treated this way because she was making threats? How do you know that she was not under some further scrutiny because of an alarm? How do you know that she was not under scrutiny because the LEO had something that she fit the description for? When you see this video, you have only her story to go with it, and not enough information to make an INFORMED commentary on the video.
You may not have been INFORMED, but you could tell (as a reasonable person) that this was at the very least "poorly handled" based upon the seemingly outrageous and inhumane treatment of that woman. But maybe I should be happy you admitted that.
Originally Posted by
gsoltso
So, to keep from saying "oh what a terrible situation she should never have to suffer through this" and then find out later that she was on an FBI list or had an alarm on half the items in her stuff and her person so the staff had to be more thorough in clearing her items to make certain that what she said was there is actually what was there - I simply say it was handled poorly because there are several things that could have been done differently, and leave it at that.
Point being that you could've said "oh what a terrible situation...", but instead reserved judgment (and didn't even make a comment on that thread) when it was obvious (even to Eyecue) that something was terribly wrong.
My comments thus far are intended to make the point that the inability to be human, caring or understanding by giving a weak "poorly handled" response in reaction to an obvious situation that other reasonable people react to (even Eyecue) makes anything you say disingenuous and unbelievable. You're too busy defending your organization than being able to actually recognize and admit to possible or even real abuses.
Following this inability where TSA is concerned is the entire problem with the disconnect between the flying public, FT and TSA, and is why TB is having such a hard time. Try putting on the shoes that passengers have to take off. (Obviously that's gross, but I thought it was good. Sue me)
Anyway, I don't think all TSOs are terrible, and hate to see unjustified insults and name calling since we are all humans trying to get by in this world, but I DO see a disconnect in how the flying public's rights are viewed and the blind dedication to their organization by the TSOs, and there needs to be more humanity in those views.