I love the Transportation Stupidity Administration.

Today, flying SJC-SEA, I printed out their list of approved and prohibited items. When they saw my 4 oz bottle of saline solution, they said I cannot fly with it. I argued with them, and pulled out their list I printed from their web site.

The lady stated, "We don't follow that list, we have our own." I asked for her name and badge number, and for her supervisor.

Supervisor comes over and apologizes, and lets me through with my contact lens solution. After screening, I ask what the issue is with the saline solution, which is expressly allowed.

He states that they only allow saline solution if it is medically required. I state that without my contact lenses, I cannot see. He kinda, sorta agrees, without expressly stating so.

Thank you Uncle Sam for making flying more difficult than doing one's taxes.