I like this. I've always been a proponent of the combo WTMD/Bulk Item Patdown. Sure, it causes a few skirt wearers and baggy shorts wearers annoyance but overall, I liked it. And I really miss the hand-wand.

I think we should do this:
*WTMD primary with the option to opt into the AIT.
* TSO discretion to offer advice as to when AIT may be better for the passenger. Some examples would be when the passenger volunteers they have a hip or knee replacement or a pacemaker/defibrillator, or the passenger has an unremovable item that more than likely will alarm the WWTD but not the AIT such as bangle bracelets or an elaborate hairdo with lots of bobby pins, or if the person is wearing a baggy or bulky outfit that would require a bulk item patdown ofter the WTMD but not after the AIT.
*In my world, the passenger could still say, "Nope, I'll take my chances with the WTMD." with no retaliation.
But then again, in my world all liquids would be allowed provided they were removed prior to xray screening and opened and test stripped (with certain exceptions of course like premixed baby formula). If not removed, it doesn't go. (The only reason for that would be to keep the line from growing ridiculously long - I hate when passengers inconvenience other passengers.

This is all fine and dandy, but it still doesn't help with the current problem. Currently, we have to work with what is mandated to us, so I need to find a way to make such screenings an easy as possible while following the current rules.