Originally Posted by
BigDogBart
This does not negate the fact that TSA is dedicated to ensuring that a repeat of 9/11 never happens on U.S. soil again. Keeping that in mind, everything we do in the screening process is focused on security first, passenger flow second.
If safety and security is such a chief concern, then why don't you take a peek at cargo once in awhile?
Seems to me that would slow things down, would be deemed an inconvenience, and would cost money. And as we all know, capitalism has long trumped "security."
Originally Posted by
BigDogBart
I know full well how it feels - I travel frequently too)
Don't take this as an attack....I'm curious as to your definition of "frequently?"
Originally Posted by
BigDogBart
To be honest folks, if it were up to us, there would be NO liquids, gels or aerosols allowed through the checkpoint. This concession was made to make your travelling experience easier, not harder. Keep in mind too the whole reason that this restriction arose in the first place . . .terrorists in London who were planning to carry liquid explosives onto aircraft.
Interesting, because TSAers here have said the exact opposite about the liquid nonsense.
Further, your point contradicts what your beloved leader has said inmany photo-ops, that the reason for the baggie is to control the amount of liquids each passenger has (because we're all on the honor system and we would never combine liquids).
Not to mention you guys have no idea whether that bottle of Head & Shoulders contains shampoo or a liquid explosive.
You hit the mark in your post about "concession." Concession stands are the only reason we're allowed to bring liquids past the checkpoint. When the airports screamed they would lose revenue with no liquids, that when the TSA caved in. Again, Capitalism > "Security."
Originally Posted by
BigDogBart
I mentioned pulling IDs out of the wallet. While this may seem like yet another annoying procedure, it is necessary for several reasons. First and foremost is to examine the ID for possible tampering or counterfeiting. I am not an expert in detecting forgeries
Funny, that's the bill of goods we were sold when this nonsense started.
Originally Posted by
BigDogBart
thus the need for TSA to perform this security step.
Please. That's all about securing airline revenue.
Welcome to FT. Frankly put, you're about to get a baptismal by fire. Don't take things personally, as most of our ire is at policies, rogue screeners who choose to be difficult (then ruin it for everyone) and TSAers who truly don't knwo what we go through.