On 8/25 at MHT I had a screener who, to his credit, let me keep a (75% empty) tube of generic Neosporin when I said 1) it was nonperscription medication under 4 oz, and 2) I had an infected cut on my foot.

While I think it is nosey to ask about medical conditions, I'll at least appreciate the guy for exercising some common sense ^ after I answered his prying question.

If I had a serious wound that needed dressing changes like I did when I flew in May 2005 for a job interview (5 stitches near my knee less than 18 hours old; I almost had to request a wheelchair at ORD) and they tried to confiscate the ointment, I'd call for a LEO and raise holy hell. But first I'd probaby show them the wound and ooze all over the checkpoint floor so they'd have to call out a biohazard cleanup team.