The implication that there is one problem and one organization that is "the" problem is incorrect, IMO. TSA is certainly A problem, but they are not alone. The current and previous Administration are also problems because they created and continue to feed this monster and use fear to grow more powerful and spend more money. Congress is a problem because they fail to provide essential oversight. The airlines don't care about our rights as long as the theater doesn't hurt profits.

But, most importantly, the American public is to blame. Currently about 80% of the TSA subjects believe the theater is necessary and effective based on NOTHING but trust in the government (FT really needs a puking smiley). They allow themselves to be manipulated with fear and believe what they believe based on emotion rather than logic. They believe the doom and gloom boogieman stories. They believe TSA is effective, even though they think every other government agency is not. They dismiss the disgusting behavior. They don't care that the TSA has essentially no oversight. They ignore the backroom and insider deals making people rich. They don't care how much it costs. They don't care how degrading it is. In short, they want to feel safe and will give up their essential liberties and all of their money to achieve the safe feeling (sounds kinda like a drug addict, doesn't it?). Yet, they won't think twice about driving.