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The TSA blinked and everyone knows it.
Did ‘Opt-out Day’ score after all?
According to examiner.com writer Terry Hurlbut:
TSA clearly stood down from any semblance of a comprehensive, universal enhanced screening procedure.
TSA ‘Demonstration’ Of Gropings Backfires In Congress
Found on techdirt:
“The dumbest part: they did two pat-down demonstrations — male on male, and female on female,” the House staffer said. And they used a young female TSA volunteer “and in front of a room of 200 people, they touched her breasts and her buttocks. People were averting their eyes. The TSA was trying to demonstrate ‘this is not so bad,’ but it made people so uncomfortable to watch, that people were averting their eyes.”
One success: 2 1/2 hours, not touched.
In order to enter the USA, I was never touched, I was never “Backscatted,” and I was never metal detected. In the end, it took 2.5 hours, but I proved that it is possible. I’m looking forward to my next flight on Wednesday.
http://noblasters.com/post/1650102322/my-tsa-encounter
Important TSA numbers
Office of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs is (571)227-2829.
http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/portstep/editorial_with_table_0063.shtm
The Office of Civil Rights can be reached toll free at 1-877-EEO-4-TSA (1-877-336-4872) or (800) 877-8339 (TTY), or by E-mail at TSA.Civilrights@dhs.gov.
source: http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/civilrights/contact_us.shtm
other tsa contacts:
http://www.tsa.gov/contact/index.shtm
Pies are permitted
Foods: Pies are permitted, but they are subject to additional screening if our officers see any anomalies. (Additional screening of pies does not include our officers tasting the pie, no matter what they tell you…)
source: tsa
Filming the TSA may get you persecuted, laws or not
From flyingwithfish:
Once at the bottom of the escalator at Bradley International Airport’s Terminal A the Connecticut State Trooper, assigned to Troop W, the Troop assigned specifically to the airport, demanded my ID. I asked him if I had done anything illegal … and I was informed that photographing a TSA security checkpoint was illegal, and specifically a ‘Federal Offense.”
I politely (and there has to be a security tape somewhere that shows I was calm at all times) informed the Trooper that the TSA publicly states that photography of checkpoints is legal, with limited restrictions.
…The Trooper informed me that he was waiting on a representative from the TSA’s Office of Law Enforcement and reiterated that I was in “big trouble.”
He was released with an apology within a half hour after he escalated to the tsa national office
Less than 20 minutes after I was told I was being detained and that I was not free to leave the terminal the TSA agent approached the State Trooper, whispered something in the Trooper’s ear and I was quickly apologized to … with that both the TSA agent and the Trooper quickly leaving me alone.
And that’s the best part. Because He has contacts, HIS hassle was minimal.
Let’s share those contacts, at least:
Q. Is it okay to take pictures or videos inside the airport and at a checkpoint?
A. TSA does not prohibit photographs at screening locations; however, local laws, state statutes, or local ordinances may. We recommend contacting your local airport authority in advance to ensure you are familiar with their local procedures. While TSA does not prohibit the public, passengers or press from photographing, videotaping, or filming at screening locations, TSA may ask a photographer to stop if they are interfering with the screening process or taking photos of X-ray monitor screens in a checkpoint. The same guidelines apply to media. Members of the press should contact TSA’s Office of Public Affairs, at 571-227-2829, prior to filming or taking photographs at a security checkpoint.
“you have the OPTION of having the pat-down witnessed by a person of your choice.”
He’s not using the word, “right.”
“Essentially . . . TSA told me to stop asking questions or I would be escorted out of the airport.”
I asked if I could have a witness. I was told there was one (the other TSA guy in the room). I asked specifically, “Am I permitted to have my own witness. I was told no. After a standard groping, I exited the private room. At that point, The clerk demanded I provide my boarding pass and ID. I very politely asked why. Instead of answering, the clerk called a supervisor. When she arrived, the clerk said “He is refusing to comply.” Knowing where that was going, I immediately responded, that I was not refusing annoying, I simply asked a question. The supervisor said “We need the data for our records.” I again asked why. She asked if I wanted to fly today.
