Cancer Patients Abused by TSA [merged threads]
Oct 9, 2012, 5:42 pm
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I just read this too http://m.yahoo.com/w/legobpengine/ne...US&.lang=en-US .
This is the TSA as I know it. Welcome to the state of the union where inhumanity knows no bounds at airports.
I despair for the country and its people which have unleashed such inhumanity on even their own co-citizens.
This is the TSA as I know it. Welcome to the state of the union where inhumanity knows no bounds at airports.
I despair for the country and its people which have unleashed such inhumanity on even their own co-citizens.
Oct 9, 2012, 5:47 pm
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"We work to make our screening procedures as minimally invasive as possible while still proving the level of security that the American people want and deserve,"
Oct 9, 2012, 5:51 pm
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One of these many incidents is yet another reason to avoid the strip search machines.
Is the TSA making as much of an issue about scar tissue around circumcised penises as they do around mastectomy-related scars? I suspect the answer is negative.
Is the TSA making as much of an issue about scar tissue around circumcised penises as they do around mastectomy-related scars? I suspect the answer is negative.
Oct 9, 2012, 7:28 pm
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Oct 9, 2012, 8:20 pm
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Yes it is. Firstline Security as I recall.
Just called the station to report the error. They said they contacted TSA for a response, and TSA replied with their canned response. What does THAT tell you?
Last edited by Rondall; Oct 9, 2012 at 8:31 pm
Oct 9, 2012, 8:44 pm
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At MCI, is there anywhere in/around the screening area for a private screening? I would never accept a private screening, but in my situation the manager offered that up as an option. But then when he tried to help me to get myself back in order again the only place to do that at the UA screening/gate area was in the women's restroom at the gate. (He escorted me there and then stood outside waiting for me)
At least one comment insinuated that if the passenger was so sensitive that she should request a private screening. But is that even an option at that airport?
Oct 10, 2012, 3:29 am
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I have been through MCI (the locals insist on KCI) several times. Firstline wears the same blue shirts, similar patches and adheres to TSA protocol. They are essentially TSA but get their paychecks from a different checkbook in which the money has been laundered through a private company. At times they can be even worse as they have to out TSA the TSA to keep their contract. The TSA likes it (despite what they say) as the abuses give them what they think is plausible deniability.
Oct 10, 2012, 11:26 am
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I'd hope that the TSA would provide the tape for us all to see. Not going to happen, but its all about HOPE.
Oct 10, 2012, 11:45 am
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Here's a voice of reason and intelligence...
if it will insure the safety of innocent Americans, I will take a public pat down prior to boarding a plane, its called taking one for the team, My heart goes out to this women, and im glad she beat cancer, but the PUBLICS safety must come first, just like the women that complined and tried to sue the state because she had to take her vail off for her drivers license picture, claiming it violated her religous beliefs, it was up to her to get a license, just like it was up to this lady to fly instead of driving.
Oct 10, 2012, 3:22 pm
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http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/1...-pat-down.html
I'd hope that the TSA would provide the tape for us all to see. Not going to happen, but its all about HOPE.
I'd hope that the TSA would provide the tape for us all to see. Not going to happen, but its all about HOPE.
It's sad to see this woman, who does not have long to live, have to endure this. I can't imagine she wants to be talking to the press at this point when she doesn't have much time left. She's not doing this just to gain attention.
Oct 10, 2012, 3:37 pm
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The video would be nice to see, but we know that's not going to happen. I'm actually surprised Blogdad Bob hasn't posted something about how proper procedures were followed and the incident did not occur as the victim described. He has to have that typical response saved on his computer since it happens so often. He should just have to change the name of the victim and location of the incident and be good to go. It would be nice for a change to see the TSA admit they made a mistake and apologize. I know that won't happen.
It's sad to see this woman, who does not have long to live, have to endure this. I can't imagine she wants to be talking to the press at this point when she doesn't have much time left. She's not doing this just to gain attention.
It's sad to see this woman, who does not have long to live, have to endure this. I can't imagine she wants to be talking to the press at this point when she doesn't have much time left. She's not doing this just to gain attention.