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Old Mar 20, 2012 | 5:43 pm
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T.J. Bender
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
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Originally Posted by InkUnderNails
I have edited my post 16 above to add a very important word that I left out.

That said, when I opt out of the BSX or the non-ATR MMW, I do not just say "I opt out." I say, "I opt out and I need to be able to see my belongings. I will move to a place where I can and if that is a problem get your supervisor and an LEO as your SOP requires that I keep visual contact with my belongings." And then I do.

Do they get huffy? Usually. Do I care? No.
That's kind of a harsh way to start the conversation, though. Goes back to mutual respect--if your interaction with a normally level-headed TSO starts out that way, it's not going to get any better. Start out by being the bigger man/woman and showing them courtesy while being firm on your intentions. If someone were to walk into my office and immediately threaten to summon my boss and a LEO, I'd have an attitude too.
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