Originally Posted by
chollie
...if it's about security, why have TSOs objected to folks going through checkpoints without shirts, in bikinis, in spandex body suits...
@:-) Hmm... Anyone have any old wrestling singlets from high school that you barely fit into? How about wearing them to the checkpoint, just to see what reaction you get. That certainly can't be considered indecent... after all, it was OK for minor children to been seen wearing it in public.
Originally Posted by
chollie
One would think that the less flesh that a groper has to grope, the better for the groper and the pax, but they sure don't seem to see it that way. You want to get TSOs riled at a checkpoint, line up and take your shirt off and watch the reaction.
I may have a flight coming up shortly. Perhaps I'll try this at IAD and see what their reaction is. Again, it can't be considered "indecent" as people stand in public every day without wearing shirts.
Originally Posted by
chollie
And please, we don't need TSOs telling us "think of the children" like that jerk that got upset when someone used the word 'penis' before the grope.
My response would be: "But I *am* thinking of the children. I'm acting in this manner to show just how ridiculous your policies are, in hope that they will cease. I'm sure I'm just as upset about you fondling little boys' penises and little girls' breasts as you are about actually doing it.
Originally Posted by
chollie
Hello? He's worried some little kid might hear the word 'penis', but he's not worried that same little kid (possibly of opposite gender) will watch him grope that same penis and wonder what's going on?
The next time I fly, I'm going to consider playing a little 'game' with the TSO. As he tells me exactly what he's going to do in the pat-down, I'm going to tell him what my reaction will be - to loudly call out the name of the body part being touched.There's nothing that precludes people from engaging in that type of conduct during a TSA frisking. You're not shouting anything obscene, and not preventing the TSO from doing his frisk - hence not 'interfering' with the screening process.
People just need to figure out 'cute' ways of harassing TSOs while not interfering with the screening process - today's version of a peaceful demonstration. Think about this...
If enough people were to take a minute or two to figure out their names when asking to recite them, this could cause a back-up.
And then if those same folks insisted upon a TSA frisk instead of going through the cancer machine, this creates another problem as folks begin to line up perhaps a dozen or so deep.
Another problem can be created by feigning a hearing problem when the TSOs make requests, causing them to repeat themselves a few times before action is taken.
Another problem can be created by intentionally carrying a couple bottles of water in your bag while going through the checkpoint. If the bottles aren't discovered, then quickly "discover" them yourself just before leaving the checkpoint. Hold them up and make a big deal out of it, acting like you are surprised about them, and apologizing profusely for forgetting about them. Make TSA look like fools in the process.
Another situation can be created to draw TSO attention elsewhere by whipping out your cell phone and starting to record video - or at least making it look like you are. I'm sure that will attract the attention of at least 1 or 2 people.
Overwhelm them. If that isn't enough, cause them stress. Push them to the edge. They're only human, so it's only a matter of time before they can't take the pressure and wind up cracking. And then, if they crack on you, be ready to file a lawsuit - not necessarily against TSA, but against them personally. Show them how society can intentionally stack the deck of cards against them, simply because of the job they do and the employer they have.