If you are selected for the “enhanced patdown” they do give you the option of going into a private room. When I was watching, no one took this option (I think it would likely take longer).
And yes, it does put a damper on the fun factor. Because everyone is treated with suspicion, it is natural for people to feel uncomfortable with the whole process.
Most Americans are not used to being treated with suspicion, and it can be demeaning to be treated as a suspected terrorist.
[Most Americans are not used to being treated with suspicion]
I think they are trying to get us used to being herded like animals. It’s like anything bad, once you’ve seen enough of it you become inured to it.
Things are building up, it will be interesting to see what the outcome is.