That's ridiculous. She never said Stop, don't touch me! So it is not assault.

I get the pat down every time and hate hearing the long "this is what is going to happen" speech but they I insist on giving it every time and they ALWAYS put on fresh gloves right in front of me.

I hate this as much as anyone, wish there was a way around it all, but geez I fly 200+ segments a year, get a patdown every week (twice)and never once had a bad experience with TSA. I know they are doing what they are told to do and if you treat them with respect for their jobs, they will do the same.

That being said, there are many that arson a power trip and many instances of inappropriate behavior and they should be disciplined, but many are just doing their jobs.