Originally Posted by AArlington
But theft commited under cover of authority by uniformed government agents should carry penalties much stiffer than normal petty theft.
I think it should start at 24 lashes of the cane for the TSA. Do I hear 30?
Seriously though, IMO, screening of bags should always be done in front of the passenger, for everyone's safety. And any TSA personnel (I refuse to use the word officer) should be subject to very stiff penalties for theft.