Well, I didn't really consider it a response-- since it didn't approach the issue that the TSA summoned the LEO-- but you are probably right: Now that this has "gotten out," so to speak, a more tailored response will be forthcoming if it is necessary.

The 'response' at least acknowledges that he did nothing wrong, so I suppose can take the view that it is a response. (I know, I'm a softie). Since the specific issue of the TSA summoning the LEO was not directly posed to the TSA (as far as I know), I can't really consider the response evasive either. In reality, I guess it was the best we could hope for.

And we agree on one more thing-- there isn't a need to quibble over the details. Not because it isn't fun , but because if someone does make a "federal case" out of this someday, all the details will come out. If not, then at least it got some publicity which is always nice. Finally, an anti-TSA article ^ .