fredmartens


It is clear that you have had what you deem a bad experience with checkpoint/baggage security. However, personally attacking the employees while not attacking the employer is not the answer. Ok, you don't like government inspection of you person or your belongings at the checkpoint. Sadly, this is a new way of life. I said so many times that this requires a culture change. We as Americans have had it easy for so long when it comes to flying. Now, things have radically changed, but congress feels it is necessary and prudent. As far as TSA going away anytime in the future....that is to be seen. With the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, the text of the bill as passed makes the TSA a permanent agency in its own right, no longer part of the Department of Transportation. Additionally, if the airlines elected to remove TSA and carry the burden of paying private screeners the same wages, retirement, healthcare benefits, while maintaining the same size staff as currently utilized, and comply with the statutory requirements set forth by TSA for screening at the checkpoints, we will see more air carriers filing chapter 11 than ever before. I just don't see it happening. Personally speaking, I don't mind the new procedures, but I don't fly too often by my own admission. For those who fly often, you should know best what to do at that checkpoint. Please, constructive criticism is welcome, but unwarranted attacks on people there for our protection is unproductive.