Comments on: The TSA: New uniforms, new rules! http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/ Living the first class life -- at coach prices Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:55:54 -0700 hourly 1 By: MJ http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-28894 MJ Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:20:05 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-28894 I agree with the new regluations. It is alot safer because their may be IED in those game consoles or anything like that. I took an IED class a while ago and I know what to look for when it comes to that regard. As for the uniforms, the TSA has done very good looking professional and I agree the new uniforms are way professional. And f I recall the old uniforms on TSA employees were having problems with stains after they had the old uniforms for a few years. So I like the new look of TSA with the new uniforms. They look very professional. I agree with the new regluations. It is alot safer because their may be IED in those game consoles or anything like that. I took an IED class a while ago and I know what to look for when it comes to that regard.

As for the uniforms, the TSA has done very good looking professional and I agree the new uniforms are way professional. And f I recall the old uniforms on TSA employees were having problems with stains after they had the old uniforms for a few years. So I like the new look of TSA with the new uniforms.
They look very professional.

]]> By: cal http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-28037 cal Thu, 21 May 2009 17:19:07 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-28037 is TSA a good comp. to work for????? is TSA a good comp. to work for?????

]]> By: Tom http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-26450 Tom Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:26:59 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-26450 My objection is not with the officers of the TSA - my objection is to the suposition that the public makes, that we are any safer today than before 9/11. We banned liquids because of one type of improvised explosive. We required people to take off their shoes because someone tried planting explosives in his shoes. We even considered BANNING TEDDY BEARS!!! Because there was a whacked out theory about gun-cotton being stuffed into a teddy bear. Thank god people don't know how many types of stable and unstable explosives there are - ones that are moldable and form hard devices that resist air sampling detection methods. Tetravalent compounds which, although extremely unstable, could be made in an airport lavatory. And others I don't want to go into here... So, I blame the public for their misconception that security will keep you safe - it can't, and ultimately, it won't. Security is about perception, not reality. Stop being so afraid people! My objection is not with the officers of the TSA – my objection is to the suposition that the public makes, that we are any safer today than before 9/11.

We banned liquids because of one type of improvised explosive. We required people to take off their shoes because someone tried planting explosives in his shoes. We even considered BANNING TEDDY BEARS!!! Because there was a whacked out theory about gun-cotton being stuffed into a teddy bear.

Thank god people don’t know how many types of stable and unstable explosives there are – ones that are moldable and form hard devices that resist air sampling detection methods. Tetravalent compounds which, although extremely unstable, could be made in an airport lavatory. And others I don’t want to go into here…

So, I blame the public for their misconception that security will keep you safe – it can’t, and ultimately, it won’t. Security is about perception, not reality.

Stop being so afraid people!

]]> By: jbob161 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-26429 jbob161 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 18:48:40 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-26429 don't try to blame 9/11 on anyone but the perpitrators, the US government's incompitence and the inaction of the 100 something people on each plane. the key to safety is preparing yourself for the fight and not leaving your safety to anyone else!!! if i got up yea with a box cutter you could cut me up, but i would likely suffer defensive wounds to the outer forearms. and even if you did kill me, the other 99 people on the plane will stomp you into the carpet. i mean seriously, what chance do 4 against 100 stand? thats 25 to 1 odds. dont sit here and try to play the blame game. you can kill a hijacker with your belt, airlibe silverware, a pencil, or even shoe laces!!! you want a safer america? then prepare yourself!! thats my 2 cents don’t try to blame 9/11 on anyone but the perpitrators, the US government’s incompitence and the inaction of the 100 something people on each plane. the key to safety is preparing yourself for the fight and not leaving your safety to anyone else!!! if i got up yea with a box cutter you could cut me up, but i would likely suffer defensive wounds to the outer forearms. and even if you did kill me, the other 99 people on the plane will stomp you into the carpet. i mean seriously, what chance do 4 against 100 stand? thats 25 to 1 odds. dont sit here and try to play the blame game. you can kill a hijacker with your belt, airlibe silverware, a pencil, or even shoe laces!!! you want a safer america? then prepare yourself!! thats my 2 cents

]]> By: TSA Newbie http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-25336 TSA Newbie Sun, 09 Nov 2008 17:05:25 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-25336 There is a lot of negativity going around about TSA and although I have read most of it and can actually understand some of it, you must realize that yeah your water may be legit water and what not, but the possible terrorist behind you may have something that isn't purely high quality H2O. Yeah we got badges and it really isn't nothing special at all, City transit workers have badges, as someone else mentioned security officers have badges, it is crazy how many jobs actually have badges. If you want a quick TSA experience all you have to do is read the posters up front as you arrive to the line to the Xray machine and Magnetometer, take out any electronic that is bigger than a CD/DVD Disk (you may never know just how long the person on Xray has been on the job). Keep your boarding pass in your hand, drink or throw out your beverage, if you have any kind of liquid, gel or aerosol over 3.4 oz go check it in. TSA agents hate bag checks almost as much as air travelers hate having their bags checked. And for those saying 'TSA agents aren't keeping us any safer' just observe a checkpoint for longer than 30 minutes. We do find things that can pose a threat in the wrong hands and we just don't know how 'right' the passenger's hands really are. There is a lot of negativity going around about TSA and although I have read most of it and can actually understand some of it, you must realize that yeah your water may be legit water and what not, but the possible terrorist behind you may have something that isn’t purely high quality H2O.

Yeah we got badges and it really isn’t nothing special at all, City transit workers have badges, as someone else mentioned security officers have badges, it is crazy how many jobs actually have badges. If you want a quick TSA experience all you have to do is read the posters up front as you arrive to the line to the Xray machine and Magnetometer, take out any electronic that is bigger than a CD/DVD Disk (you may never know just how long the person on Xray has been on the job). Keep your boarding pass in your hand, drink or throw out your beverage, if you have any kind of liquid, gel or aerosol over 3.4 oz go check it in.

TSA agents hate bag checks almost as much as air travelers hate having their bags checked. And for those saying ‘TSA agents aren’t keeping us any safer’ just observe a checkpoint for longer than 30 minutes. We do find things that can pose a threat in the wrong hands and we just don’t know how ‘right’ the passenger’s hands really are.

]]> By: T Jet http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-25327 T Jet Sat, 08 Nov 2008 16:32:33 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-25327 listen up people..passengers & tso's alike..i've been working for the tsa for a few years and so what, we have REAL badges. Why is this a big deal to people acting like we are pretending to be 'law enforcement'. get it straight..do you make a big deal about the security officers who are at your local mall/bank/grocery store/amusement park/and a hundred other places that have metal badges? hell no you don't. and they are not law enforcement at all, and also have far less authority then we do. we do enforce the law..just the ones that say you can't carry bombs/guns/drugs etc onto an aircraft. that is our jurisdiction, same as your local town cop, has no authority in the next county. we dont need the authority to arrest you, thats why we have cops there to do it for us. we dont have jails, and arent going to give you a beating. we need to be where we are, making the cops' job easier, and making sure the public is safe. and dont get it twisted people..regardless of the uniform, we are still U.S. citizens, and that alone gives us the right to arrest someone who commits a crime in our presence. (citizen's arrest anyone??) 99.9% of the time it will never happen, and when or if it did, it would be in the mode of a citizen, not as a TSA employee. sure it might help a bit, but its truthfully unlikely to happen. and as far as law enforcement or security officers having guns to determine who is who, that's a load of crap. see my opening statement regarding who wears metal badges and/or guns and who really enforces 'law.' gun toting security guards at the bank are no more law enforcement than a school hall monitor. they are there to provide security, just like we are. for all of you passengers that complain about your water/laptop/shoes/or whatever crap you feel like at the moment, just keep in mind, that we do it for a reason, whether or not you care to understand or agree with it. ITS OUR JOB. we dont make the rules, we just ENFORCE them. try reading a sign or two, or listen to an announcement, or better yet, pay attention to the people in front of you to see what they are doing and maybe you might learn something. the checkpoint officers are all that you see, and therefore that's all you know. we are the ones that get up at 2am just to hear YOU complain about being there at 6am. trust and believe that the TSA is MUCH more than people telling you to take off your shoes. there is so much going on behind the scenes that you have no clue about and never will. and all of it designed to keep you safe. so you think about that the next time you feel you need to complain about how we do our jobs. maybe when we decide NOT to do our jobs and you're on a plane with a terrorist or some lunatic, then you might think 'gee, i wish they had checked this guy's shoes, or took that bottle of strange liquid he's now using to destroy this plane' listen up people..passengers & tso’s alike..i’ve been working for the tsa for a few years and so what, we have REAL badges. Why is this a big deal to people acting like we are pretending to be ‘law enforcement’. get it straight..do you make a big deal about the security officers who are at your local mall/bank/grocery store/amusement park/and a hundred other places that have metal badges? hell no you don’t. and they are not law enforcement at all, and also have far less authority then we do. we do enforce the law..just the ones that say you can’t carry bombs/guns/drugs etc onto an aircraft. that is our jurisdiction, same as your local town cop, has no authority in the next county. we dont need the authority to arrest you, thats why we have cops there to do it for us. we dont have jails, and arent going to give you a beating. we need to be where we are, making the cops’ job easier, and making sure the public is safe. and dont get it twisted people..regardless of the uniform, we are still U.S. citizens, and that alone gives us the right to arrest someone who commits a crime in our presence. (citizen’s arrest anyone??) 99.9% of the time it will never happen, and when or if it did, it would be in the mode of a citizen, not as a TSA employee. sure it might help a bit, but its truthfully unlikely to happen. and as far as law enforcement or security officers having guns to determine who is who, that’s a load of crap. see my opening statement regarding who wears metal badges and/or guns and who really enforces ‘law.’ gun toting security guards at the bank are no more law enforcement than a school hall monitor. they are there to provide security, just like we are. for all of you passengers that complain about your water/laptop/shoes/or whatever crap you feel like at the moment, just keep in mind, that we do it for a reason, whether or not you care to understand or agree with it. ITS OUR JOB. we dont make the rules, we just ENFORCE them. try reading a sign or two, or listen to an announcement, or better yet, pay attention to the people in front of you to see what they are doing and maybe you might learn something. the checkpoint officers are all that you see, and therefore that’s all you know. we are the ones that get up at 2am just to hear YOU complain about being there at 6am. trust and believe that the TSA is MUCH more than people telling you to take off your shoes. there is so much going on behind the scenes that you have no clue about and never will. and all of it designed to keep you safe. so you think about that the next time you feel you need to complain about how we do our jobs. maybe when we decide NOT to do our jobs and you’re on a plane with a terrorist or some lunatic, then you might think ‘gee, i wish they had checked this guy’s shoes, or took that bottle of strange liquid he’s now using to destroy this plane’

]]> By: Justin http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-24422 Justin Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:33:13 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-24422 I wonder if the families of the attacks of 9-11 use cartoons to think of what could have been if TSA would have been there? Better yet, I wonder if the above people "hiding behind computers" would be so quick to critize if they were on a jet that was taken over. But it's easy to laugh and mock the blanket of freedom and safety one provides and then question the manner in which it's provided. Could be someone who walks around quoting cartoons. These people are most likely on the political websites after this... do the world a favor... make it better or shut up...Lets remember why TSA is there. If TSA went away, the world would take notice. Can't say the same for the ignorancel no one would miss it, or the people it festers in. God Bless the US! I wonder if the families of the attacks of 9-11 use cartoons to think of what could have been if TSA would have been there? Better yet, I wonder if the above people “hiding behind computers” would be so quick to critize if they were on a jet that was taken over. But it’s easy to laugh and mock the blanket of freedom and safety one provides and then question the manner in which it’s provided. Could be someone who walks around quoting cartoons. These people are most likely on the political websites after this… do the world a favor… make it better or shut up…Lets remember why TSA is there. If TSA went away, the world would take notice. Can’t say the same for the ignorancel no one would miss it, or the people it festers in. God Bless the US!

]]> By: Mark Ashley http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-24421 Mark Ashley Sun, 14 Sep 2008 01:43:59 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-24421 <blockquote>Homer: Not a bear in sight. The Bear Patrol must be working like a charm. Lisa: That's specious reasoning, Dad. Homer: Thank you, dear. Lisa: By your logic I could claim that this rock keeps tigers away. Homer: Oh, how does it work? Lisa: It doesn't work. Homer: Uh-huh. Lisa: It's just a stupid rock. Homer: Uh-huh. Lisa: But I don't see any tigers around, do you? [Homer pauses, thinks about this, then pulls out some money] Homer: Lisa, I want to buy your rock.</blockquote>

Homer: Not a bear in sight. The Bear Patrol must be working like a charm.

Lisa: That’s specious reasoning, Dad.

Homer: Thank you, dear.

Lisa: By your logic I could claim that this rock keeps tigers away.

Homer: Oh, how does it work?

Lisa: It doesn’t work.

Homer: Uh-huh.

Lisa: It’s just a stupid rock.

Homer: Uh-huh.

Lisa: But I don’t see any tigers around, do you?

[Homer pauses, thinks about this, then pulls out some money]

Homer: Lisa, I want to buy your rock.

]]> By: THE REAL DEAL http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-24419 THE REAL DEAL Sun, 14 Sep 2008 00:31:12 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-24419 Funny how you all quickly forget about 9/11.. Did you all notice there has not been one successful terrorist attack since TSA took over? They're just doing a job to keep you idiots safe. You complain now..but what are you gonna say when TSA stops doing their job? yeah..exactly..give them the respect they deserve you idiots.. Funny how you all quickly forget about 9/11.. Did you all notice there has not been one successful terrorist attack since TSA took over? They’re just doing a job to keep you idiots safe. You complain now..but what are you gonna say when TSA stops doing their job?

yeah..exactly..give them the respect they deserve you idiots..

]]> By: Mark Ashley http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-24143 Mark Ashley Tue, 09 Sep 2008 02:52:46 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-24143 So, Amy, should we give all TSOs a McGruff badge? :D <img src='http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/mcgruff-jr-crime-fighter.jpg' alt='mcgruff-jr-crime-fighter.jpg' /> So, Amy, should we give all TSOs a McGruff badge? :D

mcgruff-jr-crime-fighter.jpg

]]> By: Amy Lebrecht http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-24137 Amy Lebrecht Tue, 09 Sep 2008 01:40:21 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-24137 Hell, even Smokey the Bear and Scruff McGruff got real badges. Might as well give them to TSO's. Hell, even Smokey the Bear and Scruff McGruff got real badges. Might as well give them to TSO’s.

]]> By: Learntospell http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-23603 Learntospell Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:42:37 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-23603 Justin, without a doubt I agree with you whole-heartedly. Parenting is the first step. It would be irresponsible of me to put all the blame on "Hollywood" there's too many dynamic factors. I'm the first one to admit that one of my favorite hobbies is paying $10 for a good movie at the theatre. It's just unfortunate that some parents don't partake in their kids lives, and these youngsters are left to idolize the lifestyles of these "celebs". Our culture solidifies this "praising" which is certainly evident through the media. Let's count how many award shows these people have: the Oscar's, Emmy's, People's choice awards, Actor's guild award's, etc. Now let's see how many award shows (prime time) do we have for people who actually make a difference like fireman who save lives, police officers, doctor's, teachers, scientists with new discoveries...? Can't really think of any. Perhaps as a country/ culture we should start admiring the right people then our youngsters may follow suit. What does a person like Paris Hilton have to offer to society? Why is she even on the news? Why don't we hear more about about a genius like Stephen Hawking's instead? I agree parenting is without the doubt the first step, but as a society that is fascinated by Hollywood-- we need to drop that idolization like a bad habit. Speaking of Rome, I was there not long ago either. Watching the news there, you can actually tell the difference on what's important to them compared to what we consider news. It's no wonder people around the world consider us idiots. As for my harsh critization or "make fun" of others publicly. Well my friend I would have never would done this if was public. That in fact would have been very tasteless in my part. However, as you can see here this is a blog that is kept anonymous, I don't know who your are and you don't know who I am, so you can go ahead and tell me that my mother slept with a goat and it wouldn't have any effect on me, hence no humiliation since no personal information has been shared, so in short you wouldn't have "publicly humiliated" me. Had it been done in a PTA meeting, then that's a different story. Oh! By the way when someone spells: "ppl jus wan2" to say: "people just want to" I don't really believe they're trying their best. What I do believe is they are trying to sound "cool". Spell out what your trying to say. Perhaps my "harsh" critization would motivate this individual to take a little extra time and effort to spell things correctly, next time. The benefit is actually two-fold: He/ she sounds more intelligent, and they get to practice their grammar skills. I would like to add, I saw the new uniformsin BWI-- they look very professional, although they look a little like the Jetblue airline's uniforms.... Justin, without a doubt I agree with you whole-heartedly. Parenting is the first step. It would be irresponsible of me to put all the blame on “Hollywood” there’s too many dynamic factors. I’m the first one to admit that one of my favorite hobbies is paying $10 for a good movie at the theatre. It’s just unfortunate that some parents don’t partake in their kids lives, and these youngsters are left to idolize the lifestyles of these “celebs”. Our culture solidifies this “praising” which is certainly evident through the media. Let’s count how many award shows these people have: the Oscar’s, Emmy’s, People’s choice awards, Actor’s guild award’s, etc. Now let’s see how many award shows (prime time) do we have for people who actually make a difference like fireman who save lives, police officers, doctor’s, teachers, scientists with new discoveries…? Can’t really think of any.
Perhaps as a country/ culture we should start admiring the right people then our youngsters may follow suit. What does a person like Paris Hilton have to offer to society? Why is she even on the news? Why don’t we hear more about about a genius like Stephen Hawking’s instead? I agree parenting is without the doubt the first step, but as a society that is fascinated by Hollywood– we need to drop that idolization like a bad habit. Speaking of Rome, I was there not long ago either. Watching the news there, you can actually tell the difference on what’s important to them compared to what we consider news. It’s no wonder people around the world consider us idiots.
As for my harsh critization or “make fun” of others publicly. Well my friend I would have never would done this if was public. That in fact would have been very tasteless in my part. However, as you can see here this is a blog that is kept anonymous, I don’t know who your are and you don’t know who I am, so you can go ahead and tell me that my mother slept with a goat and it wouldn’t have any effect on me, hence no humiliation since no personal information has been shared, so in short you wouldn’t have “publicly humiliated” me. Had it been done in a PTA meeting, then that’s a different story. Oh! By the way when someone spells: “ppl jus wan2″ to say: “people just want to” I don’t really believe they’re trying their best. What I do believe is they are trying to sound “cool”. Spell out what your trying to say. Perhaps my “harsh” critization would motivate this individual to take a little extra time and effort to spell things correctly, next time. The benefit is actually two-fold: He/ she sounds more intelligent, and they get to practice their grammar skills.

I would like to add, I saw the new uniformsin BWI– they look very professional, although they look a little like the Jetblue airline’s uniforms….

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