Well, I certainly don't start a fight with the TSO at every opportunity and I don't try to go through with a cruddy attitude.
I roll with it and have a nice day

The inconsistency bugs me, the liquid thing bugs me, as do a few other things, but none of it to the level of spitting blood and venom at the TSA folks, letting it all consume my life and ruin my travel

Yet it seems like you are letting this forum elevate your blood pressure :D

With a few notable exceptions, like the screener throwing tools in the trash, most "blood & venom" here is aimed at TSA policy and procedure.

The screeners may be ones with the shortest end of the stick, since they largely labor on wasteful process and take the brunt of passenger anger when things don't execute perfectly. It is no wonder the turnover is so high.

No screener was harmed by the creation of this post. ;)

That is all partly why I try to be pleasant and roll on through.

I have enough garbage to deal with than to get all riled up over some minimum wage screener.

I smile, act nice, don't beep and roll on my way...happy

Wow, what about Bart's reply to Pinion !! Insults? He saw insults in that post? Pretty thin skinned these TSA folk. Do yourself a favour Bart, don't ever visit Australia. Light hearted jibes like Pinion's are a national sport down here !!