Originally Posted by bocastephen

However, given this asinine rule is still in place, the only appropriate response from the TSA should be to look at the situation (minimal amount of water in a infant's drinking cup held by woman carrying infant), apply some God-given common sense, and let the woman be on her way.

No matter what, the TSA is looking mighty foolish in the court of public opinion - again, even if the woman was a participant in the escalation.