Originally Posted by Bart
Why would anyone want to make any comments about guns, bombs, knives or other weapons at a security checkpoint? Would you "joke" with a police officer at a routine traffic stop about a gun, bomb, knife or other weapon?
Sounds to me that some folks are just naturally bitter and look for any excuse to antagonize security screeners.
I
always joke with the Security people from El Al -- especially the good-looking female types.
I have never had an adverse reaction to it and it makes the experience more pleasant for both them and me.
What makes TSA so sensitive to this?