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 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:16:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Mike TSA-ORD http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22526 Mike TSA-ORD Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:23:21 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22526 People stand in lines complaining that the lines are long and TSA officers are standing around doing nothing. Well, to reply to that I say that we are standing around waiting for you to remove your laptop or CPAP machine out of your bag like you are supposed to before it came through the x-ray machine. And those that complain when we take away their liquids, gels, and aeresols. I think that the airlines should give out IQ tests to passangers before they are allowed to buy a ticket because some passangers are just plain and simple dumb. If you can't hear the announcments every 2 minutes or see the signs all around the airport stating that water bottles are not allowed, liquids have to be a certain size and in a zip-lock bag, and that knives and guns are prohibited than there is something wrong with you and perhaps you should find a different way to travel. And those of you that complain becasue we are getting metal badges - get over it. We are federal officers working for the federal government, therefore we deserve to have them instead of a sewed on badge, maybe then you'll take your liquids, laptops out of your bags and learn that knives and guns are prohibited at the airport checkpoints and on the airplanes. People stand in lines complaining that the lines are long and TSA officers are standing around doing nothing. Well, to reply to that I say that we are standing around waiting for you to remove your laptop or CPAP machine out of your bag like you are supposed to before it came through the x-ray machine. And those that complain when we take away their liquids, gels, and aeresols. I think that the airlines should give out IQ tests to passangers before they are allowed to buy a ticket because some passangers are just plain and simple dumb. If you can’t hear the announcments every 2 minutes or see the signs all around the airport stating that water bottles are not allowed, liquids have to be a certain size and in a zip-lock bag, and that knives and guns are prohibited than there is something wrong with you and perhaps you should find a different way to travel. And those of you that complain becasue we are getting metal badges - get over it. We are federal officers working for the federal government, therefore we deserve to have them instead of a sewed on badge, maybe then you’ll take your liquids, laptops out of your bags and learn that knives and guns are prohibited at the airport checkpoints and on the airplanes.

]]> By: solution http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22463 solution Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:23:11 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22463 I think it will be less stress on both sides if the airlines keep all their old planes and separate people who want to be screened and people who don't want to be screened. that way when screeners hear about a plane going down in the dessert we can rub our badges and know it isn't our plane. no one will loose. airplane was already old, passengers were all a**holes, no need for a rescue clean up because more will come. and the pilots and crew would all be rejects. I think it will be less stress on both sides if the airlines keep all their old planes and separate people who want to be screened and people who don’t want to be screened. that way when screeners hear about a plane going down in the dessert we can rub our badges and know it isn’t our plane. no one will loose. airplane was already old, passengers were all a**holes, no need for a rescue clean up because more will come. and the pilots and crew would all be rejects.

]]> By: Justin http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22441 Justin Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:40:16 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22441 Sounds to me like the "public" likes to give it but can't take it in return. Now because we have something to say they are, " angry and borderline violent who hates his job". You're 100% right... as usual. So when you get sent for the pat down.. just know, They hate you, they're angry and violent. That's how they are trained........This is where the word "Fool" came from.... Sounds to me like the “public” likes to give it but can’t take it in return. Now because we have something to say they are, ” angry and borderline violent who hates his job”. You’re 100% right… as usual. So when you get sent for the pat down.. just know, They hate you, they’re angry and violent. That’s how they are trained……..This is where the word “Fool” came from….

]]> By: Chris http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22439 Chris Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:03:20 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22439 Whew. After reading the charged vitriol coming from people claiming to be TSA officers here, I am worried. The last thing I want in a security officer is an angry, borderline violent guy/girl with a chip on his or her shoulder who hates his job and and thinks the customers are all "morons" and "dumbasses." And, by the way, you all (on both sides), need some very real help with the use of grammar, starting with the apostrophe. Your, you're, yours... not the same thing. And you're telling us we can't read? That's funny. Whew. After reading the charged vitriol coming from people claiming to be TSA officers here, I am worried. The last thing I want in a security officer is an angry, borderline violent guy/girl with a chip on his or her shoulder who hates his job and and thinks the customers are all “morons” and “dumbasses.”

And, by the way, you all (on both sides), need some very real help with the use of grammar, starting with the apostrophe. Your, you’re, yours… not the same thing. And you’re telling us we can’t read? That’s funny.

]]> By: Upgrades and Downgrades: Political mechanicals, phony stinkin’ badges, and Canadian codesharing » Upgrade: Travel Better http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22401 Upgrades and Downgrades: Political mechanicals, phony stinkin’ badges, and Canadian codesharing » Upgrade: Travel Better Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:02:29 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22401 [...] and could be tempted to abuse. Judging by the defensive vitriol expressed by TSA officers in the comments thread on my original post from August 2007 announcing the new uniforms, this really is a sore spot for [...] […] and could be tempted to abuse. Judging by the defensive vitriol expressed by TSA officers in the comments thread on my original post from August 2007 announcing the new uniforms, this really is a sore spot for […]

]]> By: Showdown at Concourse C: Should you be allowed to carry concealed weapons at the airport? » Upgrade: Travel Better http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22374 Showdown at Concourse C: Should you be allowed to carry concealed weapons at the airport? » Upgrade: Travel Better Thu, 03 Jul 2008 03:44:31 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22374 [...] told that the TSA is there to protect us. Their dapper new uniforms, first modeled last year, but recently rolled out in airports across America, are designed to make [...] […] told that the TSA is there to protect us. Their dapper new uniforms, first modeled last year, but recently rolled out in airports across America, are designed to make […]

]]> By: Justin http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22357 Justin Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:35:47 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22357 It's interesting to read people sitting back and critizing TSA and it's officers for this and that. But I think if we were to reverse things; lets say we come to your work and sit back and complain how you do things wrong, misuse company items, etc... you may just become annoyed and say we don't know their job. Sounds familiar doesn't it? Seems that since 9/11, CNN has made everyone a security expert or consultant. Most of which have not even completed a college degree. So I ask...Where do you get this "knowledge" of what makes you safe? If the system is so bad.. why do you fly? It's not a right... it's a privilige. Since the liquid ban, everyone is now a chemist, and knows about liquid exploasives. It amazes me... how truly stupid we as Amaericans are. I just returned from Europe and as I sat in Rome's airport, I was one of a few English speaking people in the area, so it was quiet. All of a sudden a group of 30 people came around the corner, loud, acting like children and making a scene... yes...you guessed it... it was Americans. I know this sounds hard but try being less ignorant and shutting up and you might just learn something. Then again the less you know the better... so stay stupid; it's just plain easier... It’s interesting to read people sitting back and critizing TSA and it’s officers for this and that. But I think if we were to reverse things; lets say we come to your work and sit back and complain how you do things wrong, misuse company items, etc… you may just become annoyed and say we don’t know their job. Sounds familiar doesn’t it? Seems that since 9/11, CNN has made everyone a security expert or consultant. Most of which have not even completed a college degree. So I ask…Where do you get this “knowledge” of what makes you safe? If the system is so bad.. why do you fly? It’s not a right… it’s a privilige. Since the liquid ban, everyone is now a chemist, and knows about liquid exploasives. It amazes me… how truly stupid we as Amaericans are. I just returned from Europe and as I sat in Rome’s airport, I was one of a few English speaking people in the area, so it was quiet. All of a sudden a group of 30 people came around the corner, loud, acting like children and making a scene… yes…you guessed it… it was Americans. I know this sounds hard but try being less ignorant and shutting up and you might just learn something. Then again the less you know the better… so stay stupid; it’s just plain easier…

]]> By: Ivan http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22284 Ivan Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:55:31 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22284 Look fools, TSA deserves the badges!!! how about you get off your computer and go to a liquor store or two, those "security" also ware badges, and im not talking about the iron ons, im talking about police like badges, in fact some where all black and look just like cops. I don't hear anyone yelling about them, and all they received for training was two days of watching videos. just remember that TSA is actually part of DHS, i think they deserve a badge! Look fools, TSA deserves the badges!!!

how about you get off your computer and go to a liquor store or two, those “security” also ware badges, and im not talking about the iron ons, im talking about police like badges, in fact some where all black and look just like cops. I don’t hear anyone yelling about them, and all they received for training was two days of watching videos.

just remember that TSA is actually part of DHS, i think they deserve a badge!

]]> By: mco http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22274 mco Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:58:46 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22274 First of all, I would like to thank the TSA for their service. While I believe there are still many loopholes in security, we are heading on the right track compared to private screeners pre 9/11 (who no offense, sometimes couldn't even speak english). In regards to the uniform change, if it makes you feel more professional in your trade then good for you. If I could suggest, however, for a more professional appearance to the traveling public. Men: if you wear earings, lose them. Cover up all visible tattoos (once I was in BOS and I witnessed a child next to me staring at an agent's tattoo of a well-endowed topless mermaid he had on his forearm). Don't style your hair in "corn rows" no one likes their luggage inspected by Snoop-dog, it just seems ironic. And last but not least be professional the way you carry yourselves verbally. I've heard agents calling passengers along with flight crewmembers "Dude" and "Hey yo! do me a favor take off..." I know rap and raggaeton are in style but we don't need security personnel talking like these mainstream idiots. If you want to be treated like a professional, then look, act, and converse like one. For the traveling public: Please follow the rules. Imagine for a minute you had to go through security everytime you went to work? (albeit, nowadays even some school teachers face that every day). Well I do, and at the airport no less; several times a day. I'm also held to the same restrictions as you. Let me give you a little scenario to think about. Imagine you were the Captain of a cargo ship responsible for carrying priceless cargo across vast oceans. You had a 30 year background check for this wonderful and very important responsibility, and every time you went to work you were subjected to this security search. Meanwhile the folks who cleaned, stockpiled your ship with provisioning, and loaded your bags got to bypass said security. Feeling frustrated yet? That's the story of my life everyday I go to work. So please as my mother used to say stop your whining, follow the rules and deal with it, we all do, and if I have to put up with it why shouldn't you...? First of all, I would like to thank the TSA for their service. While I believe there are still many loopholes in security, we are heading on the right track compared to private screeners pre 9/11 (who no offense, sometimes couldn’t even speak english).
In regards to the uniform change, if it makes you feel more professional in your trade then good for you. If I could suggest, however, for a more professional appearance to the traveling public. Men: if you wear earings, lose them. Cover up all visible tattoos (once I was in BOS and I witnessed a child next to me staring at an agent’s tattoo of a well-endowed topless mermaid he had on his forearm). Don’t style your hair in “corn rows” no one likes their luggage inspected by Snoop-dog, it just seems ironic. And last but not least be professional the way you carry yourselves verbally. I’ve heard agents calling passengers along with flight crewmembers “Dude” and “Hey yo! do me a favor take off…” I know rap and raggaeton are in style but we don’t need security personnel talking like these mainstream idiots. If you want to be treated like a professional, then look, act, and converse like one.

For the traveling public: Please follow the rules. Imagine for a minute you had to go through security everytime you went to work? (albeit, nowadays even some school teachers face that every day). Well I do, and at the airport no less; several times a day. I’m also held to the same restrictions as you. Let me give you a little scenario to think about. Imagine you were the Captain of a cargo ship responsible for carrying priceless cargo across vast oceans. You had a 30 year background check for this wonderful and very important responsibility, and every time you went to work you were subjected to this security search. Meanwhile the folks who cleaned, stockpiled your ship with provisioning, and loaded your bags got to bypass said security. Feeling frustrated yet? That’s the story of my life everyday I go to work. So please as my mother used to say stop your whining, follow the rules and deal with it, we all do, and if I have to put up with it why shouldn’t you…?

]]> By: TSO O-g Oakland http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22211 TSO O-g Oakland Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:43:21 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22211 the new uniforms are at our off airport office, we should have them shortly, but the badge will not be issued til you complete a 8 hour course on how to handle the badge off duty, the do's and dont's, the people that are concerned about what we do with the badges should worry about something more important, and thank God that I don't know where you work so I could tell you what a shit job you have , until you do the job you shouldn't comment on something you have know clue about , you see snap shots of some bad TSO's I agree some shouldn't be doing the job , but some things are out of our hands, here is some advise take or leave it, just follow the simple instructions go to www.tsa.gov and spend more energy on your loved ones or get a hobby. the new uniforms are at our off airport office, we should have them shortly, but the badge will not be issued til you complete a 8 hour course on how to handle the badge off duty, the do’s and dont’s, the people that are concerned about what we do with the badges should worry about something more important, and thank God that I don’t know where you work so I could tell you what a shit job you have , until you do the job you shouldn’t comment on something you have know clue about , you see snap shots of some bad TSO’s I agree some shouldn’t be doing the job , but some things are out of our hands, here is some advise take or leave it, just follow the simple instructions go to www.tsa.gov and spend more energy on your loved ones or get a hobby.

]]> By: Smarttraveler http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22158 Smarttraveler Sat, 07 Jun 2008 13:07:39 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22158 AMEN! I am tired of the public just because something doesn't make sense to them and they can't see outside of the box, they live in, saying that TSA is stupid and they are doing nothing but taking away water and shampoo. I am going to say this once and only once....TERRORISTS WILL AND CAN MAKE IEDs (bombs for those of you in the box) OUT OF ANYTHING. THERE ARE EXPLOSIVES THAT ARE LIQUID, THERE ARE SOME THAT OUR SOLID, THERE ARE SOME THAT LOOK LIKE CORN FLAKES, AND THERE ARE EVEN EXPLOSIVES THAT CAN BE ROLLED OUT SO THIN THAT THEY ARE THE THICKNESS OF TWO SHEETS OF PAPER. THEY ARE ALSO NOT GOING TO JUST PUT THESE EXPLOSIVES IN A BOX LABELED "EXPLOSIVES" THEY WILL PUT IT IN DOLLS, BOTTLES, FAKE BRAS, FAKE LEGS, AND ANYTHING ELSE THAT THEY FEEL WILL HOLD ENOUGH TO TAKE DOWN A PLANE. SO TSA MAY SEEM LIKE THEY ARE DOING THINGS BACKWARDS BUT IN ACTUALITY THEY ARE DOING WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO KEEP US SAFE. So until you do the research and learn really what is going on SHUT THE F*CK UP!!! To all the TSA here and everywhere I would like to say thank you, and do whatever needs to be done to get me from place to place without getting blown up. On a final note for them getting badges I say good. Some of you think they will abuse it but guess what, I have seen cops and other "real" law enforcement abuse the hell out of their badges and cars so that is a weak reason to not give it to them. If someone abuses it fire them and if they fake like a cop throw them in jail, it is that simple. AMEN! I am tired of the public just because something doesn’t make sense to them and they can’t see outside of the box, they live in, saying that TSA is stupid and they are doing nothing but taking away water and shampoo. I am going to say this once and only once….TERRORISTS WILL AND CAN MAKE IEDs (bombs for those of you in the box) OUT OF ANYTHING. THERE ARE EXPLOSIVES THAT ARE LIQUID, THERE ARE SOME THAT OUR SOLID, THERE ARE SOME THAT LOOK LIKE CORN FLAKES, AND THERE ARE EVEN EXPLOSIVES THAT CAN BE ROLLED OUT SO THIN THAT THEY ARE THE THICKNESS OF TWO SHEETS OF PAPER. THEY ARE ALSO NOT GOING TO JUST PUT THESE EXPLOSIVES IN A BOX LABELED “EXPLOSIVES” THEY WILL PUT IT IN DOLLS, BOTTLES, FAKE BRAS, FAKE LEGS, AND ANYTHING ELSE THAT THEY FEEL WILL HOLD ENOUGH TO TAKE DOWN A PLANE. SO TSA MAY SEEM LIKE THEY ARE DOING THINGS BACKWARDS BUT IN ACTUALITY THEY ARE DOING WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO KEEP US SAFE. So until you do the research and learn really what is going on SHUT THE F*CK UP!!! To all the TSA here and everywhere I would like to say thank you, and do whatever needs to be done to get me from place to place without getting blown up. On a final note for them getting badges I say good. Some of you think they will abuse it but guess what, I have seen cops and other “real” law enforcement abuse the hell out of their badges and cars so that is a weak reason to not give it to them. If someone abuses it fire them and if they fake like a cop throw them in jail, it is that simple.

]]> By: McGillicutty http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22153 McGillicutty Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:01:52 +0000 http://www.upgradetravelbetter.com/2007/08/06/the-tsa-new-uniforms-new-rules/#comment-22153 My wife works for TSA, and just the other day a large, loaded (and I mean one in the chamber), gun came through the airport security checkpoint. As her job duties required, she had to inform law enforcement, and maintain control of the passenger while waiting for the police. This was a dangerous situation that my 5' 3", 118lb wife was in. This guy was more than 6' tall. That's scary to me. What's scarier; is the idea that this guy could have had it on your plane. The plane that you sit in complaining about how 'stupid' and 'annoying' the people (like my wife) who work for TSA have been. My wife has been spit on, cursed at, had water bottles thrown at her, and very rarely has been thanked for doing her job. She volunteered to do search and rescue at ground zero, where she lost several close friends and family members. She believes in our country, and would do her job for free; because she says that 'everyone on the planes that leave the airport have people that love them, and I don't want them to feel the loss that my fellow New Yorkers feel'. Not only does she genuinely care for her fellow man, she believes in the job that she does. How many of you critics can say the same about what you do? My wife works for TSA, and just the other day a large, loaded (and I mean one in the chamber), gun came through the airport security checkpoint. As her job duties required, she had to inform law enforcement, and maintain control of the passenger while waiting for the police.

This was a dangerous situation that my 5′ 3″, 118lb wife was in. This guy was more than 6′ tall. That’s scary to me. What’s scarier; is the idea that this guy could have had it on your plane. The plane that you sit in complaining about how ’stupid’ and ‘annoying’ the people (like my wife) who work for TSA have been.

My wife has been spit on, cursed at, had water bottles thrown at her, and very rarely has been thanked for doing her job. She volunteered to do search and rescue at ground zero, where she lost several close friends and family members. She believes in our country, and would do her job for free; because she says that ‘everyone on the planes that leave the airport have people that love them, and I don’t want them to feel the loss that my fellow New Yorkers feel’.

Not only does she genuinely care for her fellow man, she believes in the job that she does. How many of you critics can say the same about what you do?

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