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Old Aug 25, 2004 | 2:36 pm
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TSAMGR
 
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Originally Posted by PIONEER
I've also seen more and more TSA agents not afraid to show a sense of humor. Maybe somebody told them that they no longer need to act like the Gestapo. Undoubtedly, there are some

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5781907/site/newsweek/

on a power trip, but I'm sure the vast majority are good people earning a living doing a thankless job enforcing some silly rules (e.g. take off all shoes).
The screener referenced in the article was just doing his job and was trying to quickly get through the wanding so the gentleman could sit down. (personal knowledge, not assuming)

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