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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 6:03 am
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IMO - Just keep opting out

I've never walked through anything but a WTMD. When asked why or why not; I simply state "it is for philosophical reasons".

I'm efficient and prepared when I reach the checkpoint; people can tell I've done this hundreds of times. I've even been complimented by TSA for "being the nicest opt-out they've had".

I then request they pat me down in public - all 6'5" 250lb of me - while i watch them with a distanced and bemused expression. They'll keep doing this until something changes. That's my resistance.
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