FrankRep
01-21-2010, 07:13 PM
It was no joke at security gate (http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20100121_Daniel_Rubin__It_was_no_joke_at_security_ gate.html)
Philadelphia Inquirer
01/21/2010
In the tense new world of air travel, we're stripped of shoes, told not to take too much shampoo on board, frowned on if we crack a smile.
The last thing we expect is a joke from a Transportation Security Administration screener - particularly one this stupid.
...
A TSA worker was staring at her. He motioned her toward him.
Then he pulled a small, clear plastic bag from her carry-on - the sort of baggie that a pair of earrings might come in. Inside the bag was fine, white powder.
She remembers his words: "Where did you get it?"
...
Just kidding, he said. He waved the baggie. It was his.
And so she collected her things, stunned, and the tears began to fall.
...
Full Story:
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20100121_Daniel_Rubin__It_was_no_joke_at_security_ gate.html
Philadelphia Inquirer
01/21/2010
In the tense new world of air travel, we're stripped of shoes, told not to take too much shampoo on board, frowned on if we crack a smile.
The last thing we expect is a joke from a Transportation Security Administration screener - particularly one this stupid.
...
A TSA worker was staring at her. He motioned her toward him.
Then he pulled a small, clear plastic bag from her carry-on - the sort of baggie that a pair of earrings might come in. Inside the bag was fine, white powder.
She remembers his words: "Where did you get it?"
...
Just kidding, he said. He waved the baggie. It was his.
And so she collected her things, stunned, and the tears began to fall.
...
Full Story:
http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/20100121_Daniel_Rubin__It_was_no_joke_at_security_ gate.html