TSA Investigates... People Who Complain About TSA

Hugh Pickens writes "CNN has obtained a list of roughly 70 'behavioral indicators' that TSA behavior detection officers use to identify potentially 'high risk' passengers at the nation's airports, and report that arrogant complaining about airport security is one indicator TSA officers consider when looking for possible criminals and terrorists. When combined with other behavioral indicators, it could result in a traveler facing additional scrutiny. 'Expressing your contempt about airport procedures — that's a First Amendment-protected right,' says Michael German, a former FBI agent who now works as legal counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union. 'It's circular reasoning where, you know, I'm going to ask someone to surrender their rights; if they refuse, that's evidence that I need to take their rights away from them. And it's simply inappropriate.' Interestingly enough, some experts say terrorists are much more likely to avoid confrontations with authorities, saying an al-Qaeda training manual instructs members to blend in."

So ...

[WrongSizeGlass]

So all I need to do to get felt up by a guy who's clearly as unhappy about it as I am is to bitch about the lines at the airport and how poorly the TSA's uniforms fit? Where do I sign up again?

Orwell's 1984 was prophecy

[FudRucker]

War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, and Ignorance is Strength...

Oh no you stupid people...

[Haedrian]

"saying an al-Qaeda training manual instructs members to blend in."

Why did you have to tell them that? Now they'll consider everyone blending in to be potential al-Qaeda terrorists.

Re:So ...

[JWSmythe]

    You know, soft moaning like you're enjoying the experience, and asking them to do redo particular parts works very well too. It's not a "complaint", but it'll weird them out enough to not want to touch you ever again.

    I'm very straight, so it's hard to fake it, but apparently I do well enough.

    Mmmm.. oh ya.. right there. do it again.. faster.. oohh... What are you doing after work, I fly back at 10pm..

Re:So ...

[thegarbz]

Wait you need to bitch about the guy to get felt up? I though that you get felt up unless you follow their very specific guidlines:

- Don't look TSA agents in the eye
- Don't talk to TSA agents
- Don't slouch or walk too upright
- Don't have a beard
- Don't be cleanly shaven
- Don't breath deeply or sigh
- Don't let your heartrate exceed 70bpm

And pray to god that dime in your pocket doesn't set off the metal detector or it's straight into the room with the rubber glove for you.