Originally Posted by
avsfan733
Are the policies wrong? Yes. Are there bad TSOs out there? Yes. But that doesn't change the fact that all TSOs shouldn't be characterized by the lowest common denominator or put in harms way by their bosses bosses bosses playing fast and loose with the constitution.
Rephrasing (bolding mine):
Are there threats? Yes. Are there bad (run of the mill DYKWIA and/or potential terrorist) pax out there? Yes. But that doesn't change the fact that all pax shouldn't be characterized by the lowest common denominator or put in harms way by their government playing fast and loose with the constitution.
Your point is noted and I do agree not all TSOs are unprofessional troglodytes, but I am just saying it could easily be switched around.
I think this union thing could be a two-edged sword. Yes it will become difficult to get rid of the bad apples, yet any new procedures would also need union approval. I wonder how the groping would have gone over if the TSOs were unionized when announced?