Originally Posted by Ralph1964 (Post 21765254)

The truth about the TSA(and the other border patrol people) is that they are arrogant government scum who have no respect for people's property or privacy. I can't remember number of times that they have messed up our luggage or actually destroyed our property.

Nothing every happens to our luggage unless there is the inspection paper in bag. They open creams or shampoos and don't put the lid back on properly. Then the suitcase is full of shampoo(or whatever) by the time you arrive. They unwrap bubble wrapped stuff and just put it back without the wrap allowing it to be later damaged.

They interrogate my girlfriend when she enters the US asking her why she has lingerie in her suitcase or asking her if she plans to get married. Then they try to give her their phone number. She hates coming to the US because of the people at those people.

My recommendation is to not put anything into your luggage which has any value. There is a good chance it will be destroyed. This only seems to happen when flying to/from/in the US. Other countries seem to have much more respect.