I've been quite surprised by the pleasant nature of TSA and Immigration people (in general) at USA gateways. This only applies to the approx last 2 years. Before that it seemed they treated everyone as the enemy. Hopefully those days are over.
I agree.
The last ahole I had at immigration was probably about 10 years ago. I'm trying to think of the last time I was actually asked a question by immigration when entering the US. It seems these days, for me, it's just a stamp and a "welcome to the United States". I guess others have different experiences. Even the guys at MIA manage to crack a smile every now and then these days.