Agreed! After reading this and many other posts where the TSA seems to have photocopied and/or written down personal information, I will REFUSE to surrender my wallet or passport when placed in this situation. Even to a LEO, unless the specific state I am in requires more than a verbal identification of myself. They can try the 'Do you want to fly today' line, but the Ground Services Coordinator for my airline and the FSD will definitely be involved before they are able to deny me boarding.

Sorry to hear of your experiences SAT Lawyer and I hope you do follow up with this.