Why they do these pat downs is beyond me. No one could plausibly argue that it’s warranted in cases such as this. Do they really think Diana Ross, of all people, is going to hijack an airliner? Please.

I’m not a fan of pat downs myself, but they don’t bother me all that much. Probably in the minority, however.

That said, the most aggressive pat down I’ve ever had was recently in PEK. Despite not tripping the metal detector. It was very thoroughly conducted by a female screener (I’m male). She touched nearly my entire body, save for my groin. It didn’t bother me, but I can easily see how one could be embarrassed or feel violated.