Originally Posted by whirledtraveler
I submit that telling passengers that they may not take pictures when there is no legal basis for that action (under threat of confiscating their equipment) is goonish behavior.
I agree with you and have posted the TSA SOP supporting your contention. It has been established that the person involved was most likely an airport person. What is disturbing is that any problem is automatically equated with the TSA. Yes we have our problems (many of you are more than happy to bring to everyone's attention), but there are many other groups in an airport.
The terms like "pigs", "goons" or worse really don't need to be used in a civilized discussion.