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Getting the Skinny on the Pat downs at the Airport

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Real Estate Agent with Realty Texas

Want to get up close and personal with TSA at the airports? What is the deal with this?  All of the sudden it has become policy to do a near strip search and grope fest.   Who decided this and why on earth would you do seniors and cancer patients with such indignity?  At what point do we say enough is enough? 

I have nothing against making sure we are safe, I just find fault with the near cavity checks and the feeling up of peoples business.  Any thoughts out there? 

Comments (6)

Jessica Leimback
Agave Homes & Investments - Mesa, AZ
Broker,SFR,CNE,CSSPE

People are so sensitive these days. Look you go to the airport you usually get through pretty quick (this coming from a mother with 2 kids and a stroller) so let's not fret over the process if you are not groped inappropriately. We need to feel safe. Where do they draw the line? You want to be safe but you don't want to be hassled. One has to give. I chose safety a long time ago and decided to forget about the rest of it.

Nov 22, 2010 12:42 AM
Gay E. Rosen
Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty - Larchmont, NY
As Real as Real Estate Gets!

Hi Suzanne:  I jsut wonder how qualified the TSA workers are... I have heard that they are joking around as people are going through and not paying attention. If they are business-like, responsible and know what to do...then fine... but at the back of my mind, I can't help but think there are some near sex offenders out there having a good old time! Israel doesn't do any of this... and look at how successful they are... People should be interviewed in the line, and if there are any warning signs... THEN off to the room.... Best, Gay

Nov 22, 2010 12:46 AM
Nor Yeretsian
Envoy Capitol Realty Inc. - Toronto, ON
Envoy Capitol Realty Inc., Brokerage Toronto

Safety First.

 With proper supervision and the appropriate male/female doing the pat down - No Issue ,here.

You have a choice - Don't  get on the plane .

Safety First.

Cheers

Nor Yeretsian

Nov 22, 2010 12:51 AM
Joe Homway
Exit Realty Premier - Springdale, AR

If you do not like the procedures don't fly, I think we will always be put out by safety concerns for our own good, if a plane were to go down this holiday season will you still think the pat downs are severe. The terrorists have worn this stage of the game but we the people will overcome.

Nov 22, 2010 02:30 AM
Will Nesbitt
Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA
Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

At this time of age and after all that has happened, I insist that there be safety checks, AS LONG AS it is done professionally and with respect. We already are at our wits end worrying about it, so why disrespect us more?

Nov 23, 2010 12:03 AM
Suzanne Gantner
Realty Texas - Round Rock, TX
GRI, E-Pro, SRES, SRS, ABR, CNE, REDS, CPS, WCS

Thanks all for the comments.  I got a call from a friend who just got back from Wyoming and she said it was the same as it had been for years. No big deal, shoes off and check all bags. I am going to Colorado in December and will let you know.

Nov 23, 2010 02:07 AM