Mostly true.. except for the little training part maybe

[pjmc]

 

[Nomansland]

Googled TSA and got Transport Security Administration (airport guards) sounds about right.

 

[Paul L]

There are plenty more people paid far more. I for one do not begrudge a doctor or WL their money but have mixed feelings about the Airport security.

 

[Stan_the_Man]

One time flying out through Heathrow I set off the security gate. The UK are anal about this stuff, so I had to stand on the stool whilst getting felt up and violated in every orifice, to make sure I wasn't smuggling WMD's. it's pretty demeaning when it happens in front of hundreds of other travelers.

I did want to mutter under my breath "am I going to get charged for these extras?", but didn't fancy being dragged off to a separate room and copping a full probing...