i suppose that i have simply been lucky, as i have yet to encounter any of the above examples. in my travels, the security screeners have been typically personable, although by no means cordial, and i haven't really witnessed any gross acts of stupidity. in a few cases, i was dissappointed, as they seemed to be simply going through the motions. in the examples you all mention, these people obviously need to start taking their jobs, rather than themselves, more seriously.