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In reply to the discussion: TSA detains woman for "attitude" [View all]Wernothelpless
(410 posts)65. It is fact ... and no bs at all ...
As odd as it seemed, at the time, to the woman who experienced this .... the TSA agent was arrogant, inexperienced, and stupid enough to stalk her into the bathroom and was, in fact, terminated for her agressive behavior ...
You can certainly contact the head of TSA in the bay area who also gave the same woman his business card directing her to contact him personally should she ever have another problem when traveling through his area ... perhaps he'll confide in you further ...
Your experience in Oakland have nothing to do with this traveler's experience ... you are two different people who have had different life experiences ... fwiw ...
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We stopped flying because of them. Have only flown once in 9 years (father in law was in hospital)
peacebird
Sep 2012
#4
We quit too. I've had to do some business flights but quit all leisure travel via air. I find air
RKP5637
Sep 2012
#27
I'm surprised TSA hasn't charged that her secret video in violation of wire-tap laws
HereSince1628
Sep 2012
#8
I don't fly often but I will say Minneapolis has the slowest security lines in the main terminal
dflprincess
Sep 2012
#42
TSA agents are uneducated people with little to no previous job experience ...
Wernothelpless
Sep 2012
#21
or the reverse ... how dare you be free to have a vacation when I have to work ...
Wernothelpless
Sep 2012
#33
I agree it seethes in certain people, they seem to be pushing the edge of rude
flamingdem
Sep 2012
#35
Those minorities hate me for my long, blonde curly hair, my breezy fashion sense,
Care Acutely
Sep 2012
#37
A story about minority women hating on an innocent, leggy blond white woman for having the means
Care Acutely
Sep 2012
#70
Don't swallow the crap. I fly frequently and have never had or seen a problem.
NashvilleLefty
Sep 2012
#41
She may have been lucky and been throught a Millimeter not a Backscatter machine
flamingdem
Sep 2012
#80
I have not read the replies to your post, but I will bet there are TSA defenders here.
Stinky The Clown
Sep 2012
#82