It is clear that TSA doesnt care about people's belongings.
Do they even have any clue what stolen items can cause a passenger?! It is stressful and a hassel for US citizens. But for a none citizent !
Me, a legal resident, have a resident card , swedish passport, wallet and so on in my purse.
A resident card can take months to replace and it costs several $ 100.00.
A swedish passport can only be issued at an swedish embassy or consulate in USA. And you have to go there in person 2 times.To apply for a new passport and to pick it up. For me it means to go to either SF. or SD., since LA doesnt have one. Plus you need a resident card to prove that you live here legally. And also a swedish proof that you are swedsih citizent.
I always travel with a big purse, and I have had other passengers picking up my purse. For what reason i dont know. I never waited long enough to find that out.
So that TSA makes it it difficult for us to see our things is really bad.
My travelling life is in my purse and without it I will have hell for a few months.
What goes around comes around,one day TSA is going to be the pax. And they will be suprised how much fun that is.