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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 8:25 am
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Rochester (NY) Democrat-Chronicle: When flying, it's 'security theater'

An opinion piece from the Rochester, NY (ROC) Democrat Chronicle, the local newspaper, which describes the craptastic performance of the contract security guards groping at the checkpoints there:


Democrat-Chronicle:
When flying, it's 'security theater'

3:21 PM, Oct 29, 2012


A short quote:
In the Rochester airport, I witnessed a TSA body search being done on a young woman. She had already removed her sweater and footwear. Her remaining clothing was very form fitting; it would not have concealed any significant weapon. But in plain view of fellow travelers, she was asked to stand spread eagle while a female TSA employee touched every part of her body. I was not the only one uncomfortable for her, other passengers remarked at the intrusiveness of the procedure. When I looked away I saw that nearby male officers were not so shy.
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