It does explain a lot about the mindless and blind, "I"m just following orders" excuse and practices TSA engages in though, along with the abject paranoia and ignoring of facts or practical realities when designing their programmes. Egregious costs, poor management, pitiful control and discipline, and a propensity to hide or otherwise attempt to avoid responsibility for crimes committed by the employees? Yup, sounds entirely like a organization dominated by and run along the lines of the US military.