Originally Posted by duvie

The rules have been pretty clearly stated. So who is the idiot, the guy who enforces the rules to keep his job, or the guy who knowingly breaks the rules and then complains about the consequences.

Can you imagine what the media would say if TSA began using "common sense?" You should be happy that they are rigid about enforcement. Like previously stated they aren't the smartest folks out there and I wouldn't like them taking liberties with security regulations