Originally Posted by
sbagdon
I'm guessing that's because, to this point, even with BDO's, conversation was not a requirement for screening (yet I could be guessing wrong!). I'm hearing that it might be coming, and to refuse to answer if it's raining or not, could be cause for refusal of entry to the sterile area.
Right now you can be refused entry airside only if you decline or do not pass screening, although that
has been arbitrarily expanded to include the papers scrutineer as part of the process.
Yes, the TSA could change their secret rules, but since their workers cannot physically remove you from the pre-TDC line just stand your ground and wait for a LEO. Then sue the pants off everyone involved.