Originally Posted by
Wally Bird
In fairness, I have to say that passing through LAX T2 Sunday was all of the the things in the title.
Even with casual fliers ahead who hadn't kept their BPs out for the 2nd (SSSS) check at the WTMD, and a guy who divested himself of every single piece of bling (a considerable amount) and had some kind of picture/frame which wouldn't fit through the Xray, the TSOs remained pleasant and accommodating throughout.
Yes, it does happen. Far too rarely though IME.
Being pleasant does not excuse the Shoe Carnival, Liquid Idiocy, BP/ID harassment, and stupid list of prohibited items.
The person who smiles while they break your leg is still breaking your leg.