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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 4:16 pm
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TheGolfWidow
 
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Originally Posted by Mabuk dan gila
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.
A woman who could be the OP's friend, daughter, granddaughter, etc. -- someone to whom she would undoubtedly not want this to happen.

Nonetheless, I totally understand why she accepted it. Caught off guard by it, and led by someone in uniform, wearing a badge and carrying a clipboard, it would be easy to think that one is dealing with a law enforcement officer carrying out her duties appropriately.
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