TSA Experiences

SuddenlyWestFemme · 01-31-2013, 11:25 AM

I think there should be a 'take your chance airline'--where you go through the old fashioned security (pre 9-11), sign a waver, and are on your way to the plane that other like minded folks are flying.

Since that won't happen, and I refuse to go through the scanner, I get the pat down almost every time I fly. Would be every time, but when flying with the kids, I get to go through the old fashioned metal detector security.

I have never been touched in an obnoxious way... and everyone treats me well. However, I have Femme privileged so that probably has something to do with it.

And not to turn a serious subject into a joke... but honestly, for most of the past two years--the only touch I was getting was while going through airport security. And I kinda sorta... in an embarrassed to say way... looked forward to that part of flying. I secretly hoped for the rough strong hands of a big butch TSA officer (blush).

Andrea · 03-09-2013, 10:31 AM

In March, 2013, the Transportation Security Administration announced it would relax the bans of the carriage of small knives aboard commercial planes. For several reasons this is a smart and sensible move that will help to rationalize and streamline airport security. The backlash against the decision is illogical and, from an air safety perspective, counterproductive. The purpose of this petition is to encourage TSA not to back down under pressure from misguided and emotionally charged arguments. A more thorough explanation of the cause can be read here: http://www.askthepilot.com/tsa-to-relax-ban/

https://www.change.org/petitions/tsa-don-t-give-in-to-fear-mongering

Little Fish · 03-09-2013, 11:07 AM

It should be noted that neither the flight attendants union nor the air marshall's were consulted regarding the loosening of restrictions on these small knives and sports equipment. I understand there is a petition on the White House web site for people who want the TSA to re-consider their decision.
Personally, I haven't decided what I think yet--

Andrea · 03-12-2013, 07:18 AM

Former Newark Airport TSA screener says the job does little to keep fliers safe

http://m.nypost.com/p/news/local/confessions_of_tsa_agent_we_re_bunch_OhxHeGd0RR9UV GzfypjnLO

"A LOT of what we do is make-believe."

Andrea · 03-12-2013, 07:21 AM

TSA Allowed at Least 11 Airport Employees With Criminal Backgrounds To Receive Security Badges

http://m.cnsnews.com/news/article/tsa-allowed-least-11-airport-employees-criminal-backgrounds-receive-security-badges

"The Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) mismanagement of a program responsible for issuing security badges to aviation employees resulted in at least 11 individuals with criminal backgrounds obtaining badges that allowed access to secure areas of U.S. airports."

Andrea · 03-12-2013, 07:22 AM

Thanks for the Headlines

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324128504578346183905546450.html?m od=googlenews_wsj

"The Transportation Security Administration tacitly admitted last week that a big part of its job is a complete waste of time."

Andrea · 03-20-2013, 07:40 AM

TSA agents 'humiliated' wounded Marine with aggressive inspection: report

http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/inside-politics/2013/mar/19/tsa-agents-humiliated-wounded-marine-aggressive-in/

"Transportation Security Administration inspectors forced a wounded Marine who lost both of his legs in an IED blast and who was in a wheelchair to remove his prosthetic legs at one point, and at another point to stand painfully on his legs while his wheelchair was examined, according to a complaint a congressman has registered with the TSA."

03-09-2013, 10:31 AM	#2
Andrea Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mature Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Her/She Relationship Status: I heart Rene Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 3,755 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,427 Thanked 14,924 Times in 3,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	In March, 2013, the Transportation Security Administration announced it would relax the bans of the carriage of small knives aboard commercial planes. For several reasons this is a smart and sensible move that will help to rationalize and streamline airport security. The backlash against the decision is illogical and, from an air safety perspective, counterproductive. The purpose of this petition is to encourage TSA not to back down under pressure from misguided and emotionally charged arguments. A more thorough explanation of the cause can be read here: http://www.askthepilot.com/tsa-to-relax-ban/ https://www.change.org/petitions/tsa-don-t-give-in-to-fear-mongering __________________ I am very spoiled! What we think about and thank about, we bring about! Today I will treat my body with love and respect.

03-09-2013, 11:07 AM	#3
Little Fish Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: female ones, will also respond to babe, boi and Romeo Relationship Status: Happy :-) Join Date: May 2012 Location: apearldiver@gmail.com Posts: 349 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,655 Thanked 1,886 Times in 321 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	For completeness' sake... It should be noted that neither the flight attendants union nor the air marshall's were consulted regarding the loosening of restrictions on these small knives and sports equipment. I understand there is a petition on the White House web site for people who want the TSA to re-consider their decision. Personally, I haven't decided what I think yet--

03-12-2013, 07:18 AM	#4
Andrea Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mature Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Her/She Relationship Status: I heart Rene Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 3,755 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,427 Thanked 14,924 Times in 3,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	Former Newark Airport TSA screener says the job does little to keep fliers safe http://m.nypost.com/p/news/local/confessions_of_tsa_agent_we_re_bunch_OhxHeGd0RR9UV GzfypjnLO "A LOT of what we do is make-believe." __________________ I am very spoiled! What we think about and thank about, we bring about! Today I will treat my body with love and respect.

03-12-2013, 07:21 AM	#5
Andrea Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mature Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Her/She Relationship Status: I heart Rene Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 3,755 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,427 Thanked 14,924 Times in 3,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	TSA Allowed at Least 11 Airport Employees With Criminal Backgrounds To Receive Security Badges http://m.cnsnews.com/news/article/tsa-allowed-least-11-airport-employees-criminal-backgrounds-receive-security-badges "The Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) mismanagement of a program responsible for issuing security badges to aviation employees resulted in at least 11 individuals with criminal backgrounds obtaining badges that allowed access to secure areas of U.S. airports." __________________ I am very spoiled! What we think about and thank about, we bring about! Today I will treat my body with love and respect.

03-12-2013, 07:22 AM	#6
Andrea Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mature Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Her/She Relationship Status: I heart Rene Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 3,755 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,427 Thanked 14,924 Times in 3,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	Thanks for the Headlines http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324128504578346183905546450.html?m od=googlenews_wsj "The Transportation Security Administration tacitly admitted last week that a big part of its job is a complete waste of time." __________________ I am very spoiled! What we think about and thank about, we bring about! Today I will treat my body with love and respect.

01-31-2013, 11:25 AM	#1
SuddenlyWestFemme Member How Do You Identify?: Femme Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Single Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 116 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 296 Thanked 522 Times in 88 Posts Rep Power: 7145835	I think there should be a 'take your chance airline'--where you go through the old fashioned security (pre 9-11), sign a waver, and are on your way to the plane that other like minded folks are flying. Since that won't happen, and I refuse to go through the scanner, I get the pat down almost every time I fly. Would be every time, but when flying with the kids, I get to go through the old fashioned metal detector security. I have never been touched in an obnoxious way... and everyone treats me well. However, I have Femme privileged so that probably has something to do with it. And not to turn a serious subject into a joke... but honestly, for most of the past two years--the only touch I was getting was while going through airport security. And I kinda sorta... in an embarrassed to say way... looked forward to that part of flying. I secretly hoped for the rough strong hands of a big butch TSA officer (blush).

03-20-2013, 07:40 AM	#7
Andrea Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Mature Femme Preferred Pronoun?: Her/She Relationship Status: I heart Rene Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 3,755 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,427 Thanked 14,924 Times in 3,022 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	TSA agents 'humiliated' wounded Marine with aggressive inspection: report http://www.washingtontimes.com/blog/inside-politics/2013/mar/19/tsa-agents-humiliated-wounded-marine-aggressive-in/ "Transportation Security Administration inspectors forced a wounded Marine who lost both of his legs in an IED blast and who was in a wheelchair to remove his prosthetic legs at one point, and at another point to stand painfully on his legs while his wheelchair was examined, according to a complaint a congressman has registered with the TSA." __________________ I am very spoiled! What we think about and thank about, we bring about! Today I will treat my body with love and respect.