<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by fredmartens:
Dear TSA person(s) that are on this board:
You may have been "authorized" by your federal government to conduct these invasive fascist searches that you deem necessary for "national security", but know this:
Your kind is disliked by many of people that make your job "necessary", that is, the frequent flyer. Most of us would prefer you remain invisible at checkpoints and leave us and our luggage alone. We're just trying to fly, not be treated like criminals.
You are NOT doing this country or its' citizens any great service no matter what propaganda your superiors feed you. Some of you are deserving of severe beatings for the improper way you have assaulted and invaded the privacy of millions of Americans under the auspices of "security reasons". Shame on those of you that have abused your power.
There are millions of American patriots, vets, and ordinary citizens that have no ill intent or want for anything else than to get through your "security", get on our flights and get where we're going without having your hands thrash everything in our carryon bags.
Just be thankful you now have a job nursing off of the breast of Uncle Sam, for you won't have it long. Until then, please focus on looking for contraband and dangerous items or people and leave the rest of us to go about our merry way without your becoming the reason for so many of us having lousy travel experiences since 9/11/01. And try to stay awake.</font>
I would not be so sure about the TSA being around for a short time. Once the Gov't gets its hand on something it does not want to let go. Since when is the gov't the sole property of the TSA? If you are an american, it is your gov't too. Funny you mention vets, the majority of TSA employees are vets, they were sought out by the TSA for their experience and discipline. You also mention profiling, now you know that is a big no-no in this politically correct world. Everyone has to be treated equally. ACLU socialism at its best. I personally do not have a problem with the TSA, they seem to be getting their act together and in time things will only get better. Those of you out there that decry the TSA should be ashamed at some of the language you use toward them, they are just average americans doing their jobs. Does that mean some don't do it as well as others? No, but on a whole I think they are doing a great job and I for one welcome it as do the vast silent majority.