There was a link on that page to an unrelated story about a quadriplegic about to be evicted from govt. housing for having an additional person stay with him several times a week to help him...

The TSA is but one manifestation of the awful officiousness, rigidity and lack of common sense that seems pervasive in this society.

Not about flying, but if you're interested:

http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2...ing_evict.html