I don't think the TSA is ridiculed here. In fact, it is probable that procedures were followed and that appropriate screening took place.

The ridiculous one is the author of the article who 1. suspects for no apparent reason, or ...umes as you like to write, that this group of guys was not cleared by security, 2. try to develop fear and prejudice against ME when they are clearly not at fault (as the whole group was cleared afterward).

Of course, she probably asks for more screening at airport, something a lot of people here will object to, but she only takes the blame for her opinion.

In fact, TSA could be praised for NOT harassing this guys.