this is what happens when you want more security, you give up a lot of your rights. However this is a REALLY bad mix as TSA agents are literally a step above mall cops with their training.
they fell they have all the power in the world and love to fuck with anyone they can. I travel frequently and I have my little secret ways of doing things. Dont stand out in the crowd, don't wear baggy clothes and bring as little on the plane with you as you can, but make sure to bring at least SOMETHING! Traveling with no carry on is a big red flag for TSA... pack some random shit like headphones and a magazine.
be nice to everyone, ask them how they are doing, comment on the weather or the local sports teams. when it comes time for screening, get in the line where there are no obese white males working, or anyone with a crew cut... they are all want to be super cops and love to pick people out. likewise, stay from younger women of any race.
when boarding the plane (assuming you make it through security) the boarding flight attendant has the final say if anyone can be on the plane. notice how they (mostly a woman) will say hello to everyone? make eye contact, smile and ask how she is doing. Ive read a number of stories of people getting pulled of planes because the flight attendant thought they were a risk.
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