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From the ACLU link:
I was shaking and crying the entire time. I was begging them to hurry up but they kept stopping and telling me to calm down. It is impossible to gain composure when a stranger has her hands in your underwear. A crowd gathered and watched and I never felt so humiliated. After it was over, I ran into the ladies' room where I vomited and cried until my plane was boarding The TSA agent did not give me the option of going through the screening machine. She put her hand forcefully in between my legs and took it all the way up into my genital area. She then pressed on my breasts just like a doctor would during a breast exam. She then lifted my dress and put her hands inside of my leggings around my waist.... It was so rough that I felt the effects of it throughout the day. I was the only female in a crowd of men. Even though I was not next in line, I was called over to the body scanner. As I got closer to the scanner, I could clearly hear him say "got a cute one, some DD's." ... I was appalled and decided at that point to "opt out" of the scanner.... I was then put through the pat down procedure which I only can only describe as sexual assault. |
Originally Posted by Freefallin'
(Post 15297356)
A woman was told to REMOVE her sanitary napkin? What is wrong with these TSA idjits?? I'm a menstruating woman, so QED, I'm gonna blow up a plane.
Jeez, just try me, TSA. I would just LOVE to pull down my pants in the middle of the checkpoint, remove and slap down a soaked-thru sanitary napkin for all to see. Seriously, enough is enough. This insanity has to be protested, loudly. It has to stop. |
I'll have to dig up the link where an older woman was forced to remove and show her incontinence pad.
Edit: found it. I was listening to a talk radio show this afternoon when a female attorney called in and told the host about what happened to her client yesterday in Atlanta. The 68-year old woman has a medical condition that causes incontinence. She wears some type of thick pad to absorb accidents. TSA pulled her aside for the pat-down and when the female TSA agent felt the pad, she became aggressive and asked what it was. The older lady was scared and embarrassed. Instead of escorting her into a private area to search further, the TSA agent called for assistance from a supervisor. Suddenly there were several agents surrounding the old woman and she reached into her pants and removed the pad right there in front of everyone. She got so upset that she had an accident and had to continue on her trip in urine-soaked pants. |
It may sound crude and backwards but there is a need for old fashion stocks in airports these days.
When TSA employees do things like mentioned above the TSA screener should be locked in the stocks for a long period and subject to the abuses from the public. And then fired! |
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) now admits that airport scanners that can see through clothes to create images of the naked body can also detect sanitary napkins. New York Times reporter Joe Sharkey wrote that he was getting a lot of question from women who travel in a little noticed article Monday. "Do the imagers, for example, detect sanitary napkins?" women wanted to know. "Yes," wrote Sharkey. "Does that then necessitate a pat-down? The T.S.A. couldn’t say. Screeners, the T.S.A. has said, are expected to exercise some discretion." :rolleyes: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2010/11/t...ns-body-scans/ |
A woman was told to REMOVE her sanitary napkin? |
The TSA is really beginning to get into some sick territory - I don't see how they will be able to continue in this manner which goes far beyond the bounds of decency. Here's another tampon report that hit the top of the sfgate charts:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/...id=78004&tsp=1 |
Originally Posted by LuvAirFrance
(Post 15301746)
I hope it was handed to the screener. Everyone is always grateful for such little gifts.
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Originally Posted by CavePearl
(Post 15297140)
That's it! I know how we can win this thing. :p You want to know how to bring down the TSA? Women, schedule your upcoming flights accordingly. The TSA is no match for PMS.
Cali PS: People, please get indignant. Make your voice carry. "What do you mean, what IS this? Do you NOT know what a sanitary napkin is for? Do you not know what menstruation is? Perhaps you should call your supervisor over here immediately!" |
Wow - this sounds like some sort of deranged sitcom. But oh no, it is our beloved country. Land of the free and home of the brave...
I've thought hard about this scenario. If this happens to me when I opt out tomorrow, I will very politely pull it out and drop it at her feet for a more thorough inspection. After all, anything to cooperate with the TSA in the spirit of national security... |
Does Congress hear and see these things? Honestly - with all the horrendous stories out there that are clearly supported by corroboration (witness, video, or audio) how can lawmakers NOT be taking notice? How can this be allowed to happen for even ONE more day???! :confused:
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Originally Posted by TXagogo
(Post 15354464)
Does Congress hear and see these things? Honestly - with all the horrendous stories out there that are clearly supported by corroboration (witness, video, or audio) how can lawmakers NOT be taking notice? How can this be allowed to happen for even ONE more day???! :confused:
Does Congress care? And we all know the answer to that. |
What do you want to bet that even after handling these 'items' w/assorted bodily fluids present , the smurfette's still won't see a reason to change their gloves w/o an argument.
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Originally Posted by CaliC
(Post 15354405)
This. In spades.
Cali PS: People, please get indignant. Make your voice carry. "What do you mean, what IS this? Do you NOT know what a sanitary napkin is for? Do you not know what menstruation is? Perhaps you should call your supervisor over here immediately!" "How can a woman not understand menstruation? Are you really a guy in drag?" |
Originally Posted by Loren Pechtel
(Post 15354589)
Since the scanner is supposed to be the same sex:
"How can a woman not understand menstruation? Are you really a guy in drag?" |
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