Originally Posted by Bart
It is not illegal to photograph checkpoints or baggage pods located in the lobby since these are "public view" areas. It is illegal to interfere with screeners performing their duties and illegal to photograph x-ray screens. Other than that, you can click away. By the way, I find your use of the term "misguided morons" somewhat offensive and childish. Try to be an adult when expressing your thoughts and ideas. Read the TOS Agreement.
I'd encourage you to do the same. What the TOS forbids are personal insults. So, calling screeners, at an arbitrary checkpoint misguided morons isn't the most pleasant thing, but it isn't personal. Referring to another FTer as 'childish' is.