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87-Year-Old World War II Veteran Takes On the TSA
McGruber writes "Orlando Sentinel columnist Lauren Ritchie has written about how Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints handle her father Sam, an 87-year-old who has a propensity to question authority in a quiet way, and make his target feel stupid. Sam points to the signs that the TSA posts stating that those above the age of 75 don't have to take off their shoes for screening. Maybe the TSA thinks all old people wear floppy tennies, but Sam's favorite pair have metal. So every time Sam goes through the screening, an alarm goes off, and an officer makes him remove his shoes. And every time he feels compelled to test the TSA. Sometimes, Sam spots them a few points by warning them ahead of time that his shoes have metal.... it got to be a ritual for a while, ending with him throwing his hands up and remarking to the TSA person: 'Hey, something's not right here.'"
Stuff that mattressssssss
It's unfair and unconstitutional.
I shouldn't have to lose my right to be seen naked just to get the groping.
Both the groping and the nude pictures are paid by my taxes! If I want them both I should get both!
Damnit now you've given them another attack vector to explore! You've helped the terrorists win, are you happy now?
Harrison's Postulate - "For every action there is an equal and opposite criticism"
Muzzie heaven, were all the terrorists are disappointed and all the virgins are male.
Yeah, but then someone would point out that old people just don't give a shit. It's what makes them so endearing.
Why is this comment here? It's not contributing, it's barely a comment at all - this isn't a comment, it doesn't matter, and it's not for people.
Why is this here?
The man might have dementia and think he's playing "Are You Smarter Than A First Grader?" at the airport. I can see how the TSA would fuel that delusion.