TSA forces cancer survivor to show prosthetic breast

[Homeslice]

If she has to go through the scanner again, McCarthy said, "I am determined to put the prosthesis in the gray bucket," provided to travelers at the security check-ins for items such as jewelry.

One would think she would have done that in the first place

[Avatard]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

One would think she would have done that in the first place

The thought that anyone would have to face that indignity is a mind fuck.

What the hell happened to this fucking country?

['73 H1 Triple]

Originally Posted by Avatard

The thought that anyone would have to face that indignity is a mind fuck.

What the hell happened to this fucking country?

They're afraid to profile. It's not the 80 year old grandmothers and 8 year old kids that are security problems.

Just put up signs saying that due to security concerns you may be picked for extra security measures. If you don't like it, walk.

[6doublefive321]

So, what should have TSA done? Took the lady's word for it? Surely a terrorist wouldn't lie. As a frequent traveler, I have no problem with what TSA is doing.

Except in extreme cases, flying is an option. If security is too tough for you, drive or take a train.

Some people baffle me. The same people who are bitching about the pat downs would be the same ones bitching about ineffective security if another attack happened.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

One would think she would have done that in the first place

Are you fucking kidding?

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by azoomm

Are you fucking kidding?

1) Anyone who has been reading the papers knows it would be detected by the backscatter machine.
2) Most people, including the TSA, are stupid and can't be trusted to act professionally once they see it on the scanner.

In other words, expect the worst.

Just put it in your carry-on and wear a baggy sweatshirt.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

1) Anyone who has been reading the papers knows it would be detected by the backscatter machine.
2) Most people, including the TSA, are stupid and can't be trusted to act professionally once they see it on the scanner.

In other words, expect the worst.

Just put it in your carry-on and wear a baggy sweatshirt.

She's a flight attendant on her way to a plane to WORK.

You think she didn't have an ID badge that identifies who she is?

This is just like what my husband deals with. He has a TWIC with an RFID chip in it. He is captain of a ship that can go in and out of most any port in the world - that chip has his authorization to bypass any little flippin security the TSA has at an airport because it is a TSA issued card. Do you think the TSA agents even know what it is? Do you think they have a scanner to look at the card to see if it is legit? I'm quite sure that scanner would cost less than these scatter machines...

I wouldn't have anywhere near concern if they actually EVER foiled a plot or actually caught someone with intent to explode. They have only ever put these measures into place because someone got through with a new clever way to transport.

I travel a LOT for work. I'm not looking forward to it.

[Gas Man]

It's complete BS.

People need to stand up and object to this level of BS. The govt is suppose to protect our freedoms not suppress them.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by azoomm

She's a flight attendant on her way to a plane to WORK.

You think she didn't have an ID badge that identifies who she is?

This is just like what my husband deals with. He has a TWIC with an RFID chip in it. He is captain of a ship that can go in and out of most any port in the world - that chip has his authorization to bypass any little flippin security the TSA has at an airport because it is a TSA issued card. Do you think the TSA agents even know what it is? Do you think they have a scanner to look at the card to see if it is legit? I'm quite sure that scanner would cost less than these scatter machines...

I wouldn't have anywhere near concern if they actually EVER foiled a plot or actually caught someone with intent to explode. They have only ever put these measures into place because someone got through with a new clever way to transport.

I travel a LOT for work. I'm not looking forward to it.

Anyone can get a TWIC card who has buisness working at a port. I have to get one for San Diego, but have been too lazy to get the clearance (plus the 137 bucks they want).

[Gas Man]

If I had to enter the refinery for my work, which my current job doesn't require, I would have to have a TWIK card. My neighbor who's a crane operator has a TWIK card for entry into the same marathon refinery and maybe (as in I'm not sure he needs it) to enter Cavemans nuclear plant as well.