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MineralMan

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42. Well, I choose not to be bothered by any of that.

Mon Sep 25, 2017, 12:14 PM

Sep 2017

I have other worries to occupy my time, really. If I need to get somewhere that requires air travel, I just deal with it. You might want to google how many weapons and other things that do get found by the TSA checks, though. It's surprising, really.

Frankly, most people leave their weapons at home or check them through, if necessary. They don't risk them being discovered. As for people who mean ill on flights, I'm trying to remember the last time there was a terrorist attack in the US via air travel that involved banned weapons. It's been quite a while now.

Does the TSA security stuff make a difference? I have no idea. The system is in place, though, so I deal with it and get on with my travel plans. It's just a minor inconvenience to me.

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Once again, I experienced zero problems with the TSA. [View all] MineralMan Sep 2017 OP

I haven't had problem with TSA since they were formed. brooklynite Sep 2017 #1

Actually, neither have I, although MineralMan Sep 2017 #5

fly through ewr (newark, nj) a few times and lemme know if you feel the same way ;) unblock Sep 2017 #2

I have never flown to or from EWR. MineralMan Sep 2017 #8

about 3 years ago. flew through la guardia a couple weeks ago. unblock Sep 2017 #15

Different airports are different, for sure. MineralMan Sep 2017 #29

I've gone through EWR a few times and it was always quick, but I tend to get early flights... bettyellen Sep 2017 #55

EWR is my departure airport of choice crazycatlady Sep 2017 #23

They are rude as hell at Newark. a la izquierda Sep 2017 #77

I've had no real problems with TSA Girard442 Sep 2017 #3

Did you have any issues... ret5hd Sep 2017 #4

No, I can't say that I did. MineralMan Sep 2017 #9

Seemed to bother you in the past. ret5hd Sep 2017 #12

Hmm... MineralMan Sep 2017 #18

Please do. ret5hd Sep 2017 #20

Nah. There's no need. MineralMan Sep 2017 #22

Who cares what any fellow passengers are wearing? cwydro Sep 2017 #50

Exactly my point. ret5hd Sep 2017 #72

I've had no problems with them for over five years now. Buns_of_Fire Sep 2017 #6

Well, if you don't fly, you'll never have a problem, I guess. MineralMan Sep 2017 #11

Believe it or not, my last encounter with them was at a Grayhound bus station. Buns_of_Fire Sep 2017 #17

Pocket knives. I just leave mine at home. MineralMan Sep 2017 #21

I go through TSA almost 100 times a year FLPanhandle Sep 2017 #7

I no longer fly frequently, but used to. MineralMan Sep 2017 #13

I Haven't Had RobinA Sep 2017 #10

I've avoided British Airways for 30 years. defacto7 Sep 2017 #32

I Will Not RobinA Sep 2017 #73

Lol. Elderly white guy has no problem with TSA. Film at 11 Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2017 #14

I didn't notice anyone else having a problem, either, MineralMan Sep 2017 #24

I just drove from Chicago to Tampa Bay and back. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2017 #28

That's too long a drive for me, really. MineralMan Sep 2017 #30

I grew up in an airline family. We flew everywhere. Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2017 #36

That's unfortunate. In my younger years, MineralMan Sep 2017 #40

What's a yute? PJMcK Sep 2017 #76

Did you really drive to Tampa Bay? snooper2 Sep 2017 #97

Yes. Why? Hassin Bin Sober Sep 2017 #98

That's what I was thinking. Weekend Warrior Sep 2017 #60

11's too late. Voltaire2 Sep 2017 #70

I always have a problem with TSA. I am a 70 year old white woman. Always get the wand. Shrike47 Sep 2017 #16

Do you have any joint replacements or implanted devices? MineralMan Sep 2017 #25

No, nary an implant. My personal belief is that it's because I'm overweight. Shrike47 Sep 2017 #51

I've only been frog marched out of an airport once by 5 burly TSA males HipChick Sep 2017 #19

Yeah. It can be frustrating at times. MineralMan Sep 2017 #26

99.9 of the time I am TSA Pre-check now...as long as the airport, I am flying out of has one HipChick Sep 2017 #35

I normally am, too. MineralMan Sep 2017 #38

It's all such bull$hit. All for show. mnhtnbb Sep 2017 #27

My wife has a hip replacement. She tells the ID checker at the TSA MineralMan Sep 2017 #31

Yeah, while they are busy patting down joint replacements, 95% of banned items mnhtnbb Sep 2017 #39

Well, I choose not to be bothered by any of that. MineralMan Sep 2017 #42

It really depends on which airports you use obamanut2012 Sep 2017 #33

I noticed that I got better treatment customerserviceguy Sep 2017 #34

As soon as my renewed passport arrives, I'll be using that. MineralMan Sep 2017 #43

As a senior snowybirdie Sep 2017 #37

To get global entry which gives you TSA precheck and easy customs when returning to the country, karynnj Sep 2017 #49

I fly internationally many times a year and was happy to spend $$ to get on the special list. a la izquierda Sep 2017 #79

It is actually kind of nice, after walking so long you get to take off your shoes, relax for a sec snooper2 Sep 2017 #99

TSA precheck is wonderful Gothmog Sep 2017 #41

Yes it is. The airline I fly usually gives me a precheck boarding pass. MineralMan Sep 2017 #44

Does Precheck RobinA Sep 2017 #74

It does snowybirdie Sep 2017 #96

That has been our experience on several flights, out of several airports since we karynnj Sep 2017 #45

I've never had an issue other than the occasional defacto7 Sep 2017 #46

What about new 'drivers license' ID to pass TSA? yallerdawg Sep 2017 #47

Yes, when that goes into actual effect, you'll have to have MineralMan Sep 2017 #48

A valid passport solves that problem SoCalNative Sep 2017 #80

Why do I need a passport for domestic flights - if it should suddenly come up? yallerdawg Sep 2017 #81

Always a good idea to have one in general SoCalNative Sep 2017 #82

Where would I get this thing I've never needed... yallerdawg Sep 2017 #83

You can apply SoCalNative Sep 2017 #84

The only time I enter Federal courthouse is jury duty. yallerdawg Sep 2017 #87

The fee for a passport is now $110. MineralMan Sep 2017 #86

Holy shit! yallerdawg Sep 2017 #88

I know. It's spendy. MineralMan Sep 2017 #91

TSA loves me and Croney Sep 2017 #52

Anyone with joint replacements or implants should just tell MineralMan Sep 2017 #57

I've found that just saying I BEEP is the fastest. Croney Sep 2017 #64

Yeah, that would work too, I suppose. MineralMan Sep 2017 #65

My husband says he has knee replacements KentuckyWoman Sep 2017 #89

And loyal Italians appreciated Mussolini's strict railroad schedule management, I'm sure. appal_jack Sep 2017 #53

Really mnhtnbb Sep 2017 #56

As I said, google and find out how many weapons ARE found: MineralMan Sep 2017 #62

How about you giving it a try yourself FLPanhandle Sep 2017 #67

I don't have to leave it at home. I can put it in a checked bag. MineralMan Sep 2017 #58

i have never had issues with TSA.. they have always been polite... samnsara Sep 2017 #54

It depends very much on where you are, when, and The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2017 #59

I suppose so, but knowing the rules and being prepared MineralMan Sep 2017 #63

I Recently Flew RobinA Sep 2017 #75

Yes. Stuff like that is common with inexperienced travelers. MineralMan Sep 2017 #90

I think I'm the only one who does not mind the baggage carousel crazycatlady Sep 2017 #92

I understand. Most of the time when my wife and I travel, MineralMan Sep 2017 #94

Best part about gate check crazycatlady Sep 2017 #95

My husband and I both paid to get the TSA pass. 3catwoman3 Sep 2017 #61

Just an allegorical warning if you ever fly out of Atlanta (Don't say I never told you) DFW Sep 2017 #66

Senior, white, male. No big surprise there. WoonTars Sep 2017 #68

Personally, I suspect some gray hair helps. n/t pnwmom Sep 2017 #69

imagine you have a muslim name. Voltaire2 Sep 2017 #71

my son has an unusual name and even though Phentex Sep 2017 #85

my only problem handmade34 Sep 2017 #78

I've never had a problem either left-of-center2012 Sep 2017 #93