Originally Posted by
mh3265a
The comments about how is TSA/Federal gov't able to restrict someone's right to fly are totally misunderstanding the rationale behind TSA creation. Someone referred to restricting a right to drive - there are restrictions - they are called speeding laws!!!!!
You're falling into the same fallacy. It's not a question of "security or not". It's a question of "how much security and by whom".
Originally Posted by
mh3265a
I think the OP should complain to TSA but it's not a clear cut situation. Her attitude was no help in this situation and unnecessary. OK that she taped but I suspect she pushed her limit and that caused the situation to get difficult.
It's a perfectly clear cut situation. Speaking as a government employee who manages a public contact staff, I'm here to tell you that OP's attitude - whatever it may have been - is completely irrelevant. If one of my staff acts out against one of the citizens we serve, regardless how aggravating the citizen is, that staff member faces disciplinary action. Further, if one of my staff retaliates against
a child (even a teenaged child) for some perceived insult by its parent, that staff member faces suspension. Period.
(Incidentally, you keep referring to OP as "she", even though OP has clearly stated that he is male. Sexual stereotype much?)
~~ Irish