I will give respect to TSA agents when they stop copping(theres a funny right there!) the overly inflated sense of authority that most all of them display to each and every passenger, crew member and food buoy that travels through security.
It is almost as if they are afraid that we will all revolt and bum rush them if they don't carry this false bravado and hide behind a shiny badge.

Badges are earned with blood, sweat, tears and education
40 hours of OJT and high school graduate isn't earning a badge!