Blackcloud6
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- Dec 24, 2002
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Well, I travel quite a bit. I have yet to run into a TSA employee who was anything but professional and courteous.
Before 911, the private contractor employees were, on comparision more rude, careless and seemed to go through the motions. I even had one pull me aside to check my carry-on once and then refuse to either inspect it or let me go as he didn't like my "attitude" because I asked him to hurry as I was running late for a flight. He, his supervisor and I had some words.
Another time, some barely English Speaking employee of some security company refused to let me go through because of my Charleton Heston .38 Charm on my key ring. he said "Bullet!" I said "No bullet, charm!" he repeated "Bullet!" I repeated "No bullet, charm!" This went on a few more times and I said. "OK, here, gift! Merry Christmas (it was July)." Took it off the key chain gave it to him and walked towards the gate.
Post 911, some guy and his wife let a bunch of people cut in the line for the self-check in during a busy time. I told them that it was not nice to do so when others are waiting and the guy started telling me to mind his own business and got rude. Made me angry and I raised my voice. His wife went to get the nearest TSA guy who watched the whole thing and the TSA guy said, "hey not my problem, you guys made it happen by letting people cut." That made me laugh! (And probably stopped me from losing my temper.)
From what I have seen in the many miles I've travelled since 911, the TSA folks are doing a great job.
Before 911, the private contractor employees were, on comparision more rude, careless and seemed to go through the motions. I even had one pull me aside to check my carry-on once and then refuse to either inspect it or let me go as he didn't like my "attitude" because I asked him to hurry as I was running late for a flight. He, his supervisor and I had some words.
Another time, some barely English Speaking employee of some security company refused to let me go through because of my Charleton Heston .38 Charm on my key ring. he said "Bullet!" I said "No bullet, charm!" he repeated "Bullet!" I repeated "No bullet, charm!" This went on a few more times and I said. "OK, here, gift! Merry Christmas (it was July)." Took it off the key chain gave it to him and walked towards the gate.
Post 911, some guy and his wife let a bunch of people cut in the line for the self-check in during a busy time. I told them that it was not nice to do so when others are waiting and the guy started telling me to mind his own business and got rude. Made me angry and I raised my voice. His wife went to get the nearest TSA guy who watched the whole thing and the TSA guy said, "hey not my problem, you guys made it happen by letting people cut." That made me laugh! (And probably stopped me from losing my temper.)
From what I have seen in the many miles I've travelled since 911, the TSA folks are doing a great job.