Okay, so Little Rock, Arkansas is not a major metro area, but dang were their security lines long this afternoon.

But cannot fault them for preparedness. Had a elderly lady wandering up and down the two lines offering quart sized ziplocs. She had handfuls of them. Warning of the perils of the 3oz restrictions. Ironically she had a British accent.

As you got closer to the main security lines, on comes a very large gentleman with a bellowing voice. As he individually inspects random ziplocs he proclaims what is good and what is bad. All the while he's proclaiming "I'm just here to help you get through the line. We're here for your protection. There are bad people out there." He finds one egregious traveller with multiple ziplocs. He uses this person as an example of what not to do. While bellowing he proclaims each violation of the rules. He's friendly the entire time and the PAX corrects his errors. He never stops bellowing advice on how to properly manage your carry-ons or your baggie.

I was in this line for 40 minutes. This guy never stopped bellowing helpful instructions or tending to line management.

I cracked up even more an hour later after the friendly British woman sent out several requests for additional ID screeners over the PA system. She did so in a friendly manner. After the fourth request Mr. Bellows sent out a PA "This is a MANADATORY request for an additional ID screener at level 2". Didn't hear another PA request.

So while annoying, Little Rock totally adhered to regulations but did so in an understanding manner. Saw several people get through with gallon ziplocs with only a few items in the bags (even after Mr. Bellows inspection). He even pointed out "You don't need to put that in a baggie but thanks for the effort!". How Mr. Bellows has a voice at the end of his shift I will never know.