Originally Posted by
nco4242
First I didn't think to refuse so I did allow them to do the search. I was just thinking that's how they do it.
"Did the woman put her hand in your crotch?"
she just passed her hand over the area she did not do anything else, so the answer would be simple quick pass NO heavy touching, ditto breast she used the edge of the hand to go under the bra and over the top. Hands down my legs on both sides and that was it. At my age I do not have a hot body. As I have said before I didn't think to refuse and they were professional in their manner.
I guess I was naive in thinking I should do what they asked and though I have flown quite a bit this is the first time I have not passed right on through, so to be honest I just didn't think of it as a major invasion of my rights. I just thought "oh well I am this flights lucky one" Guess I need to get educated and make some contacts as suggested.
The reason it is important to protest, refuse, complain and all of that, is because even if you did not personally feel violated, probably most people would and by not complaining, it makes it very likely to happen to others. By complaining, taking legal action, talking to reporters, whatever you can do, you potentially spare another person an experience they would probably find much more traumatizing. Make as big a fuss as you can, if not for yourself, for the woman in line for the next flight.