[USFRIENDINVICTORIA]

Half of the population has a below-average IQ — sometimes, it seems they gravitate to positions of authority.

[Ajnin]

http://www.wickedclothes.com/products/cat-self-defense-keychain

Not to defend TSA, but the referenced key chain is sold a weapon.

[onedoug]

I’ve traveled a lot by air in the last few years, and never had a problem with the TSA. Last trip I was on their “upgrade” list that put me in a separate and less lengthy line where I needn’t remove my shoes. I’ve never had more than two carry-on bags, so maybe that makes the list.

Of course this is no more than personal experience.

[lonevoice]

Check out this amazing picto-graph if you want more information.

Love that.

[tomkat]

             

Still think it's hyperbole, comrades ?

If you're still flying for non-work/emergency trips, YOU are part of the problem.

If their bottom line is sufficiently bloodied, the airframe/airline industries have the clout to banish the nazi bastards.

[Rodamala]

I do work related to the railroad industry... I had TSA in Newark remove a set of stringline rail clamps (a tool used for checking curves on railroad track) from my carry-on luggage so they could add it to their pile of chainsaws, dynamite, and vials of anthrax powder.

So much for travelling light, fast and cheap.

I now check luggage every time... it was free with UA Prestige Silver... but UA shafted us all and I lost my Silver status somehow.

[ViLaLuz]

Great article but I disagree with Lena Dumdum’s keychain. It’s a weapon similar to brass knuckles. The cat’s ears are meant to puncture and slash.