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In reply to the discussion: Flier: TSA Said My Cupcake Was a Security Threat [View all]TBF
(32,043 posts)39. In Denver a few years ago they whisked me off because I had baby formula -
I let my youngest drink formula (the pre-mixed stuff you buy in bottles) until he was 2. He was eating baby food and then real food, but still liked his formula bottles rather than milk. Those pre-made bottles were very easy to carry on the plane, but apparently it made them nervous when he was bigger.
After searching me and looking through the bags they did give them back - probably when they realized they were pre-sealed from the factory. It didn't inconvenience us that much - was more funny than anything. "Mommy's a terrorist - ha ha" ...
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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