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In reply to the discussion: Flier: TSA Said My Cupcake Was a Security Threat [View all]rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)68. Very good. nm
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Anyone who chooses to fly deserves what they get. TSA stupidity + abuse of power is well known.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2011
#7
People who choose the fastest and most efficient way to get there, deserve what they get.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2011
#12
Hawaii? And you want sympathy? Just stand in line. And bleet out a "Baa."
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2011
#27
No difference between Hawaii and other states? Ever been to Texas? Alabama? Georgia?
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2011
#33
Yea, right. Given a choice, some people would rather go to an orange beach than Hawaii. Sure.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2011
#73
The fact that you cannot drive to certain destinations does not mean that must fly to them.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2011
#75
That's your exception. Stand in line and bleet out a "baa" if you want. But don't expect sympathy.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2011
#80
Wrong. I just gave you an answer. I can give you an explanation. I can't give you understanding.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2011
#84
You need suggestions? Post comments about how dealing with the TSA takes only a few minutes ...
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2011
#82
At an earlier time, I was openly sympathetic. I still am sympathetic towards the children whose
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2011
#87
Are you serious or sarcastic? T first I thought you were sarcastic but now I'm not sure...
Quantess
Dec 2011
#88
Serious, but not overly so. The choice that you offer is not one that I can understand.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2011
#90
We shouldn't have to choose between putting up with ridiculous overreactions from the TSA
Quantess
Dec 2011
#91
TSA is correct. The gas generated from that cupcake could easily ignite and bring down a plane.
yellowcanine
Dec 2011
#10
For those of you who believe TSA is needed to protect us. How can you justify this event.
Justice wanted
Dec 2011
#11
Thank you. I have to agree it is FUBAR. I'm sorry Freshwest our currant situation can't be repair
Justice wanted
Dec 2011
#18
My experiences have been positive ones. I flew during the Bush years, and staff were sadistic.
freshwest
Dec 2011
#41
Great! I'm giving my daughter chocolate covered pretzels to take back home to her husband.
PADemD
Dec 2011
#45
I wonder what would have happened if she licked the frosting off the cupcake real quick
octothorpe
Dec 2011
#65
As they say at the TSA training school: What's the sense of having power if you can't abuse it.
AnotherMcIntosh
Dec 2011
#77