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Yesterday, we traveled from California through Texas to Florida. My wonderful DH (traveling on military orders, with a military-purchased ticket, carrying a military-issued passport and a military ID) was wearing his standard flight suit.

And, apparently, the TSA decided he needed lots and lots of extra scrutiny. (We both went through the full body scanners, by the way.) THEN my wonderful DH got a rather intimate pat-search on top of the full-body scan ... and then they decided to x-ray his boots (which were off) two EXTRA times (for a total of three x-rays.)

While he was going through this, the TSA people waved at least 3-4 adult males (casually dressed young men, civilians) through ... they went through the standard metal detector, but not the full body scan or the intimate pat down.

Hmmm... This took 33 minutes. I can only imagine what it will be like closer to Thanksgiving!

Unrelated YAY for American Airlines... they "comped" my $50 in baggage fees since he was on orders, and they upgraded us both to first class (which was wonderful but unexpected!)

There is NO LOGIC to this. And I have talked to a lot of foreign airlines and airport officials about the US methodology. They all scratch their heads.

I myself know the reason.

Clear and simple.

POLITICAL CORRECTNESS.