Penn and the TSA

[Quantum Windbag]

Last Thursday I was flying to LA on the Midnight flight. I went through security my usual sour stuff. I beeped, of course, and was shuttled to the "toss-em" line. A security guy came over. I assumed the position. I had a button up shirt on that was untucked. He reached around while he was behind me and grabbed around my front pocket. I guess he was going for my flashlight, but the area could have loosely been called "crotch." I said, "You have to ask me before you touch me or it's assault." He said, "Once you cross that line, I can do whatever I want."
I said that wasn't true. I say that I have the option of saying no and not flying. He said, "Are you going to let me search you, or do I just throw you out?"
I said, "Finish up, and then call the police please."
When he was finished with my shoes, he said, "Okay, you can go."
I said, "I'd like to see your supervisor and I'd like LVPD to come here as well. I was assaulted by you."
He said, "You're free to go, there's no problem."
I said, "I have a problem, please send someone over."

Penn & Teller | ROAD PENN


My experience tells me that when LEOs think they are right they love backup.

 

[Baruch Menachem]

Even though I detest his form of comedy, this really was pretty rich.

Is this guy really terrorist material? What kind of mentality makes them do this?

 

[LibocalypseNow]

"I can do whatever i want." He's right. It's true. So have the Terrorists won? I would have to say yes.

 

[Quantum Windbag]

"I can do whatever i want." He's right. It's true. So have the Terrorists won? I would have to say yes.

That attitude alone should tell anyone who supports the TSA that they are wrong.