This morning (about 5:45 a.m.) at CMH, Concourse A, Line 1.

For starters, I was relieved there was no barking at passengers and the line was non-existant. Everyone was polite for the most part.

All passengers (except a few) were directed through the NOS. I was directed to the NOS and I opted out.

No screaming for a female assist or for the opt-out (they use radios). I was directed to stand near the NOS with another gentleman that opted out. I stated that a) I didn't wish to stand near the device I had opted out of and b) I couldn't see my possessions. No argument ensued luckily, as my pat down employee showed up promptly. She let me through the gate, asked which bins were mine, and took me over to the station.

She put on fresh gloves without me asking and explained the procedure. She didn't say resistance, but did say "sensitive areas" and she'd use the "back of my hands". She did say that she'd only touch clothed areas (I was wearing a long sports bra and spandex shorts shorter than bike shorts but not booty shorts like dancers wear) so there was little area to pat down. She did ask about sensitive areas and medical devices.

Interestingly, she went down my clothed legs - not up - so no chops. I was asked to widen my stance, so I moved a whole half-inch which apparently was good enough. My breasts were not touched - there was that side-of-hand deal, but nothing was actually touched. She didn't go into my waistband - she ran her fingers around the hem of my sports bra (which I forgot to tuck in). She tested the gloves and I was on my way.

I thanked her for the professional pat down and for not molesting my breasts like October, although I objected to the Fourth Amendment violation. She seemed surprised that someone said thank you for the professionalism while still stating an objection.

Also, there were plenty of comment cards immediately outside the screening area, and the number for the CMH TSA Coordinator's Center is on the back. It's 614-239-3015, in case anyone wants it and one of the TSA employees refused to provide it despite allegedly finding it.

However, there are two employees waiting at my gate. This may end my relatively harmless interaction with TSA for the day. We'll see.