TSA Detains Woman Due to 'Attitude'

Posted 1347464078 ago in Politics by Skim That Robot (672 points)
 
 
 
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A woman was not allowed to board a plane after refusing to let a TSA agent test her water.  Before the agent could perform the test, the woman drank the water.  She was told she was not being detained for being a security risk, but for her "attitude".

The woman posted a Youtube video of encounter, in which the TSA officer can be heard admitting that her detention is retaliation for her actions.  Though she missed her intended flight, she was able to board the next one.

In response to the incident, TSA said, "In our initial review, we concluded that this individual was screened in accordance with standard procedures."

 
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