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TSA Backlash on Twitter Amid Outcry Over Invasive Security Checks

Washington : DC : USA | Nov 22, 2010 at 6:46 PM PST
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A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) official (C) checks the identification of passengers

The TSA backlash on Twitter amid the public outcry over invasive new airport security checks continues today with a vengeance. The imminent Thanksgiving travel rush is apparently adding fuel to the fire, inspiring an onslaught of new Tweets on suggested TSA slogans. Here are several of the most memorable examples:

Homeland Security: Making America safer by fondling our private parts.

Can't see London, can't see France, unless we see your underpants.

Grope discounts available.

If we did our job any better we'd have to buy you dinner first.

Only we know if Lady Gaga is really a lady.

It’s our business to touch yours.

Don't worry, my hands are still warm from the last guy.

Throw a few back at the airport Chili's and you won't even notice.

Wanna fly? Drop your fly.

We've handled more balls than Barney Frank

We are now free to move about your pants

We rub you the wrong way, so you can be on your way.

It's not a grope. It's a freedom pat.

TSA: Touchin', Squeezin', Arrestin'.

The public is protesting new requirements at some U.S. airports that they must pass through full-body scanners that produce a virtually naked image. Anyone who refuses to pass through the scanners are subject to pat-downs that include agency officials touching the clothed private areas of passengers.

The White House today said the government would consider the public's concerns as it evaluates the rigid new security checks. White House Press Secretary, Robert Gibbs, said the government is "desperately" trying to balance procedures that maximize security and minimize invasiveness. Gibbs notes the TSA procedures will continue to evolve. "The evolution of the security will be done with the input of those who go through the security," Gibbs said.

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Passengers wait in the TSA check-in line inside the American Airlines terminal at O'Hare International Airport

Mary Elizabeth Dallas is based in New York City, New York, United States of America, and is an Anchor for Allvoices.
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Posted By solarp Surya Gaire | over 1 year ago
Thats informative news, rated up
Posted By Punditty Punditty | over 1 year ago
I like the "freedom pat" one, LOL!
Reply By MaryElizabethDallas Mary Elizabeth Dallas | over 1 year ago
I'm partial to this one... :)

If we did our job any better we'd have to buy you dinner first.
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