Originally Posted by
Bart
Yes, I tell them to not get into any arguments or discussions with passengers. If a passenger objects to going through the AIT, then respect that decision but give them a clear explanation of the pat-down that they will have to undergo so that they make a well-informed decision. I'm all for no surprises, and I tell my officers that it is well worth the time and effort to explain this upfront.
If, however, they object to having to undergo the pat-down, I tell them to notify the supervisor and to not get into a urinating contest with the passenger.
The rest of it is purely your baggage to deal with.
Bart, that's wonderful that you instruct your workers to not argue with the passengers when they opt-out. I hope they listen to you. In America, we're into having freedom so Bart, thank you for telling your workers to let us choose. If the TSA doesn't want people to opt-out, then they shouldn't offer it.
Most people have no problem with the old version of the pat-down used as secondary screening, esp. after alarming a metal detector multiple times.
Seriously, what was wrong with the old version of the pat-down? We had metal detectors and old-version pat downs for so long and you know what, it worked!!
The US government is in serious debt, other countries can no longer absorb our debt, the government should cut down on spending before we're really broke and become a third world country in terms of our economy. Lol, I guess this isn't an issue with the TSA but more of an issue for the government. Mr. President, how about using the money to take HELP your people instead of spending millions and millions of dollars on expensive body scanners. Many people can barely afford gas for their cars let alone even afford to fly. The old method (metal detectors and wanding) worked just fine, now use that money to help your people.
Note - I'm not a fan of either political party so please don't turn this into a political debate. Can anyone not see that this body scanner money could be used in so many other ways?