Originally Posted by studentff
But for anyone who works outside, I disagree. I personally think any group who is being told to work outside in that type of climate without being allowed sunscreen (and presumably also not allowed unlimited water on demand) should do all of the following: a) immediately strike and refuse to work under those conditions, b) contact whatever agency deals with occupational health violations in that state, and c) contact a lawyer to discuss action against the airline, airport, TSA, police, and/or anyone else suggesting they work under these condititions.
Gee, too bad all of those rampers working for AS in SEA (THEIR HOME BASE MIND YOU) no longer have union protection.... And I totally disagree regarding allowing outside employees free reign, although really they already have it since they don't need to go any further than our bags to get the banned items they need.
What's the turn over rate at Menzies? And the pay scale? That alone should be common knowledge then perhaps Ma and Pa Kettle may no longer feel like they are being protected by having their shoes xrayed and their hand lotion confiscated.
Screening is an absolute farce. I went through two separate screens with a tube of gel in my carry on and after the second screen at the gate I inquired if they cared about the gel in the outside pocket The TSA agent was miffed and stated yes, asked which pocket, I indicated the left pocket. She pulled it out, inspected the Rx label then returned it to its pocket and left the right hand pocket completely untouched.
Last flight, exhausted running for the plane throwing everything liquid in a box to be checked I missed my lipstick, hand lotion and Taco Bell packets in my coat pocket (don't know if hot sauce is allowed? perhaps only if it is cholula). Discovered them upon landing. My jacket went through the belt.
What is the point? Barely screened, highly transient rampers are running around on the tarmac (perhaps not in PHX but definitely in SEA) and should be allowed full access to items that are banned while law abiding citizens are not allowed to travel with water?
When this stupid CRISIS
liquid ban took effect I was consoled because I figured there was no way they would try to make these bans permanent.
Frankly, as far as I am concerned, I would rather have my or my children's plane blown out of the sky rather than undergo these STUPID protections because I know damn good and well that if/when it happens again the policies we now have in place are about as effective as stopping a wife beater with a restraining order. The real freaks are always going to "Get 'er Done".
-A