Disagree - I don't think 'obstructionisim is the name of the game'.

I have problems w/ some of TSA's policies & will f/u on that in the appropriate manner, either right then or after.

And if I thought they were 'pushing the envelope' on their patdowns then I would obviously not be a happy camper & would thus deal w/ that appropriately, probably right then & certainly after.

But I've experienced pat-downs that aren't the 'extreme' that GradGirl seems to experience every time, so I can't quite go along w/ her head off to the private room if only to cause them problems that she wants to do.

Having said that, if it works for her & you, go for it. My goal is to get on the plane w/ the least amount of problems/issues, whether caused by me, TSA or airline personnel.

Cheers. Sharon