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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 8:24 pm
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Originally Posted by ScatterX
People had cued for a flight, but boarding had not yet commenced. TSA, being the uber-efficient government agency they are, started a little early. They randomly pulled people out of the cue for a pat-down. They WERE NOT searching carry-ons, just doing pat-downs. They had an area set up for this that was right next to the gate.

After each person got their security massage, they had to stay in the little pen. The first folks to get the treatment had to wait about 10 minutes until boarding began. I was close enough to hear two people who wanted to get back in the cue. The TSA clerk refused to let them leave.
The words "you are keeping me from the restroom. Do you want me to pee on the floor right here?" ought to get their attention. It would be absolutely true for someone I travel with, who always makes one last stop before getting on the plane.
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