Originally Posted by
PresRDC
That was a direct quote from the TSA I.D. checkers at JFK Terminal 8, Priority Access line about 15 minutes ago.
They are doing the stupid state your name on your I.D. thing today, so, when asked I said that it was on my Boarding Pass. The TSA person (and I use that term loosely) then said "everyone else said their name, why are you different." I then, of course, said my name. After taking an intentionally long time to review my I.D., they gave me back my stuff and I walked away, saying to myself "what a stupid policy." The TSA "person" then said "what did you say," to which I responded "I wasn't talking to you." She then said, "we have ways of dealing with you." What a charmer.
There was no retaliatory screening and I was through in a few short minutes.
That is what is known as a threat made under color of authority, and should be reported with maximum detail to DHS IG (you might hit them on a good day when one of the few who cares is working). Reporting to the Port Authority cops won't get you anywhere, they are useless tools of the TSA.