Originally Posted by
SATTSO
You will not like this answer, but the TSO's were following the procedures. I have pointed out before that our "procedures" no longer require the TSOs to ensure that the passenger is able to see their property. Of course, I pointed that out many months ago (perhaps close to a year?), and it was only a brief disucssion, so I understand why you are unaware of this change.
Does the TSA really not understand that it is "policies" like this that EARN them the bashing and crappy reputation among the public and media?