Originally Posted by etch5895
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.
Except the problem is that it's the TSA employee who is trying to prove a point most of the time, at least IMHO. Just prior to 8/11, I had on a pair of tennis shoes that were probably borderline as far as having to remove them. I had been through other airports with them and allowed to keep them on and they did not alarm the WTMD. I was in PHX at terminal 3 and came through the WTMD right as the TSA noticed I still had them on. I did not alarm but they sent me for additional screening. Fine, I thought. A quick swab of the shoes and I'm on my way. No dice. I got the full pat down, hand held, swab of the shoes, empty my pockets, etc, etc. I asked why I was getting the full treatment when I didn't alarm and the response was "because no-one else is being screened and we can do this to you".