Originally Posted by
JumboD
Which is why I'd even settle for an independent "rule arbiter" on hand at every airport to keep TSOs honest. This person would be appointed by GAO or another non-DHS body, have access to all permissible TSA search techniques and could be called when a pax cries foul.
Interesting idea ... but I don't think it's feasible.
Anyone appointed by GAO or a similar body is still a government employee, and would have a hard time as being seen as truly "independent" --- by either party.
And I seriously doubt anyone outside the federal government would be seen as acceptable to DHS.