TSA singling out for groping those who grumble about TSA procedures.

[woo me with science]

http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/04/15/tsa.screeners.complain/

TSA security looks at people who complain about ... TSA security
By Mike M. Ahlers and Jeanne Meserve, CNN

Washington (CNN) -- Don't like the way airport screeners are doing their job? You might not want to complain too much while standing in line.

Arrogant complaining about airport security is one indicator Transportation Security Administration officers consider when looking for possible criminals and terrorists, CNN has learned exclusively. And, when combined with other behavioral indicators, it could result in a traveler facing additional scrutiny.

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.

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But a civil liberties organization said the list should not include behavior relating to the expression of opinions, even arrogant expressions of opinion...."Expressing your contempt about airport procedures -- that's a First Amendment-protected right," said Michael German, a former FBI agent who now works as legal counsel for the American Civil Liberties Union. "We all have the right to express our views, and particularly in a situation where the government is demanding the ability to search you."

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This crap has to stop. It has to stop. What the hell has happened to our country?

[Ian David]

1. They're also singling out people who praise them and kiss-up too much.

[woo me with science]

4. It smacks of intimidation.

Remember when airline passengers were valued customers and guests, and people at the airport did everything possible to make sure you wanted to come back?

Now we are submissive and suspect, and risk being physically assaulted by government officials if we dare to step out of line or express displeasure.

This is not the America I remember. I am outraged that our President defends this shit.

[LisaL]

2. Well I always had suspicion TSA will punish you

for complaining...
And here it is in black and white... TSA thinks that if you are complaining about their procedures-you just might be a TERRORIST!

[woo me with science]

3. Remember when they threatened people not to complain over Thanksgiving weekend?

Now the TSA is shredding TWO constitutional amendments, and still nobody in the administration gives a damn.

[LisaL]

5. Boggles the mind.

[Quantess]

6. I'll keep that in mind next trip to the airport.

As I stick out my chest and say,
"Please, grab my boobs. While you're at it, please put your hand in my crotch, because... I LIKE IT!"

[Quantess]

7. Even better if your travel companion can play some sultry music

while you do a little dance before unbuttoning for the TSA crew. :D

[crickets]

8. Of course they are.

Security theater isn't really about security after all.

[WatsonT]

9. It's almost as if

when you give people unrestricted power and little accountability they will tend to abuse that power.

[SoCalDem]

10. Passive-aggressive nonsense n/t