I guess the poster is basically saying that the TSA should be more careful with people's possessions. Locks, like anything else cost money and the fact that you or others forget (which is human) costs us money.

It would be nice if the TSA had a program in place to re-imburse us (the flying public) when their agents forget to replace locks, but I do realize that would be a nightmare to administer.

Back on-topic, I was talking with a colleague who recently checked his gun and was more annoyed by what the TSA agent said to him rather than the process of checking the gun.

Apparently, the agent screened the gun and said something to effect of, you do not really need a gun anymore since we (I guess the Federal Government) are entrusted with keeping you safe.

As my colleague said, I realize that guns in airports are a touchy subject and that a little extra attention is going to be given to me because I am checking my gun and that is fine by me (him) but the commentary from the agent was really not needed.

That has been my point from day 1, I understand that there are going to be rules (whether I like them, lump or think they are stupid) but the general disrespect that I see from so many TSA agents is what bothers me. Laptops out (okay) but to bark at an old woman who may not know the rules, just seems mean. Or making a comment, oh I hope he "enjoys" his secondary because a gentleman opted out of the AIT machine, just seems wrong. Or telling my colleague that he does need a gun anymore because they are keeping us safe.

Do your job, follow the rules, but be respectful and avoid commentary unless it is solicited. I do my job and manage to be polite and avoid commentary, I am unsure why so many TSA agents find it impossible.

Dan