Originally Posted by bnarayan1511
Nothing personal etch, but I'd just take the compliment and go with it - trying to make this a "Patriotic hardworking ex-military TSA worker" against the "egotistical more-important-than-thou frequent flyer" will jusr make this thread the same as every other one bashing the TSA (and rightfully so, in my opinion)
Thanks, but I'm not TSA at all. Nor do I intend to work there in the future. I do get dismayed, however, when I see folks who are ordinarily probably good people turn into mean spirited egotistical jerks. It does bug me to see and hear the snide comments to the TSA person, who is usually following instructions, however ridiculous they may seem. I fully support those who fight the system using their vote and letters to the congresspeople. People who disrupt the flow of security just to prove a point are rude and inconsiderate of the passengers behind them who have a flight to catch.
I've been at rough checkpoints before, and I've found that a smile and a decent tone of voice often make the whole experience so much nicer. I'm not suggesting we have a mass 'Cumbayah' at the checkpoint, but a little decency will perpetuate itself.
Just my 2 cents.