Screening The TSA

The Transportation Security Administration says passenger checkpoints are making flights safer, but a security adviser says those measures are "security theater." Lesley Stahl reports.

[@zabaleta66]

The screening isn't the problem.......just the stupidity, rudeness and discourteousness. Love the phrase "security theater".....so true.

[@davemaxa5263]

Yea nothing worse than stupid, rude, and discourteous passengers.

[@kd0duj]

If you work for TSA it should be a requirement to know constitutional law

[@mikkelborby]

no one should work for the tsa cause they do nothing at fucking all

[@Mindraker1]

"It's a war..." on the American public.

[@monabiehl6213]

I don't like being molested by TSA. I was in line to board the aircraft. A TSA officer came out and gave me a really invasive pat down in front of everyone. I had no choice to go to the scanner. She pulled on some private areas of my body and there was no reason. I had already been through security and customs so I had been checked over quite thorough. I was also 54 years old and Hispanic/Latina

[@redsloane879]

Stupid woman likely enjoyed it.

[@aaroncrosse8716]

X-ray machines WTF . This is a microwave for your whole body . Safe for who?

[@verasmith1387]

Respect goes both ways. Treat flyers like crap and what do you expect.

[@tnr2217]

It's honestly the chicken or the egg with this one.

[@TheMythTheMagic]

Those scanners would probably save more lives if they were in a hospital rather than an airport. Apparently i also heard they're screening the pilots aswell? Its not like they even need a bomb to bring down the plane! "Those who sacrifice freedom for temporary security deserve neither and will lose both" - Benjamin Franklin I can see the benefits and drawbacks. Security is needed. I just think there are more efficient / less intrusive ways of doing it. America - Sort it out!

[@saraschoening1761]

Maybe it is because I only fly a handful of times a year but I support what TSA does. If something was to happen tomorrow and there were no security measures in place people would be mad, but yet people are mad now when they have to take off their shoes, take out their laptops etc. Another thing thing to remember all the TSA agents are just doing their jobs.. and they probably get treated pretty bad throughout the day. They are just American citizens trying to earn a living and support their families. I always make sure that I arrive at the airport with A LOT of time to spare so I am not rushed, I treat everyone with respect, use my manners and smile and If and when I am pulled aside for additional screening I comply as TSA is only doing their job and their job is keeping you and your family safe and in my mind thats pretty important stuff.

[@LosianOne]

Sara Schoening you realize they haven't even found fake bombs right? Just because of that falsehood you believe in I didn't read the rest of your comment

[@peteradams408]

911 was a plot to control the people, 911 was a government job

[@reenachitra]

what is the best way to pack items such as jewelry, watches n laptop in carry on will they take it off and keep it with them sometimes? one of my friends bought watches and they just took those and didnt give

[@smandin1]

Never forget? TSA stealing my laptop is really admirable

[@Gomba316]

I work as a TSO at Regan National Airport. As a senator, Obama would regularly come through the check points as do most other congress men and senators. All are subject to the same screening processes as everyone else right down to the liquid ban. Rarely do any complain, and they helped create TSA. They provide our funding, and they ultimately have the final say in our existance. In this politically "do as i say not as i do" society they follow the rules better than most passengers.

[@kindly4real]

3 of the most secure building in the world fell at free-fall speed on 9/11/01. That could only occur by controlled demolition. Controlled demolition could only be accomplished if it were an inside job. Research building number 7. It was a 3rd building that fell that day. It was not hit by a plane, and yet it fell all the way down to the ground, symmetrically, at free-fall speed, in to its own footprint. 911 was an inside job! TSA is serfdom training. America is now the land of the fearful slave.

[@jetlorider]

There's something seriously wrong with this world.........

[@mtchbrian]

what you people dont realize is on the xray things show up certain colors- food, liquids, books, etc show up the same color as other items that are not allowed

[@Nusrah008]

THIS IS JUST, an invasion of privacy...

[@LosianOne]

So the head of the TSA hasn't read the government report on the TSA...

[@filamentfeind4217]

Below his pay grade.

[@sassy741321]

In the past 9 years of its existence, the TSA hasn’t caught any terrorists. Their stated goal is “to prevent any terrorist or criminal activity”. But, in its weekly publication of airport incidents, it has never reported an explicit attempted act of terrorism!

[@celticlofts]

I really don't care what uniform they wear because that's not the underlying problem. The TSA need to be far more customer friendly and conduct themselves in a courteous and friendly manner at all times. They spent millions of taxpayer dollars on training but evidently neglected to include words like Thank you and please as part of their orientation. Courtesy goes a long way and they need to learn that.

[@pinkfreud62]

I have a hip replacement so I always have to go through the body scanner.

[@lokomaikai2182]

I went through the scanner with my arms up and after stepping through without issue some TSA agent came up to me when my head was turned and put her hands on me to pat me down without saying a word to me! I was startled as I did not see her approach! Then I was furious! If you are going to put hands on someone you need to speak to them first!

[@sern.21]

I'm sorry...did he say they are not capable of storing images such as full body scans? It's a computer with a hard drive like damn near all devices these days. Therefore, intentionally or not, he straight up lied. Even printers have hard drives that store data from printed and scanned documents which pose security and identity risks for those who dispose of them improperly. I really question how in depth this 60 Minutes investigation went. Especially if they couldn't recognize that lie.

[@Wattyb2]

No one is forcing you to fly; if you don't like the rules, don't take a plane. Oh, wait, that's right, the airlines provide an INSANELY valuable service that allows you to travel across the world in mere hours. They have the right to enforce their own rules they way they see fit, just as you have the right not to fly. You can buy your own plane and not screen anyone who gets on, but then again, if you had invested billions, you'd probably cover your ass too...

[@Piratesque]

Someone got rich providing all this "security", lobbying in all its glory!

[@Hillbilly1959]

"Nice and courtious?" TSA? BWAAAA HAAAAAA HAAAAA HAAAAA HAAAAA, now thats funny.

[@MrPipe115]

YOUR FEE PAYS FOR TSA

[@arliewaite9319]

so if there are two in the air and they know , why are they on the plane? I don’t agree with the hands in the crotch or breast. You are violating a persons body. Do you feel up feel up TSA employees when they come to work?

[@geraldacevedo7598]

When you enter an airport, you are consenting to search and seizures. While consenting to govt policy

[@kathleenosborne4331]

Pat down tsa agents

[@aprilmoore2917]

No - they do not comply with same screening that passengers are subjected to.

[@davemaxs4136]

I’ve had pat downs, they are nothing.

[@davemaxs4136]

Then stay home.

[@brycebarwick]

Around 120 US citizens (including soldiers in the line of fire) have died in terrorist attacks since 2001. In 2006 alone, roughly 425,000 US citizens died of coronary heart disease.

[@davisj10]

In addition to being molested at the check point, we have to pay 35 million for their anger management training. Yeah, everyone's anxious because they fear the check points. You think a real terrorist would fear the check point if they were going to blow themselves up? Ridiculous!

[@arliewaite9319]

When you get to the airport 3 hours early and TSA causes you to miss your plane, what are you sappose to believe. Are they worthless or what? So it’s your first time on an airplane. You have no idea where to go what to do. Hell ya your nervous, your sweating, probably the look of fear on your face. My plan is no luggage, just me and the clothes on my back. And ID, ticket, and credit card. When I land I go to K-Mart shopping when I land. When I return, it’s all getting donated to the homeless.

[@aprilmoore2917]

Excellent thought. When my children are a little older, we won't pack a bunch of crap either... well just hit good old Wal-Mart when we get there... no extra pants for the toddler - extra shirt for my school age... just a small purse with only essentials... brilliant.

[@SpookyPixie]

They find no luggage suspicious, though. :/ No way to win.

[@dpsycho1]

What is the education requirements for TSA officers? If you have uneducated staff running an operation then you need to lay down very precise rules and have the staff follow them to the word. That is fine if you are guarding a barn but when it comes to screening people the complexities are not the same.

[@LetsFlyWa]

I'm a soldier that travels in uniform and I get searched every time. I have had military awards that I have carried in my bags seen as weapons. I also deal with force and personal security in Iraq and I will tell you that your security measures are not effective and you focus on the wrong things.

[@jpd782]

Body scanners and such aside..I always make my flying as painless as possible for myself. I check my bags in. I only go through the security, with maybe an book or magazine. And I get there extra early. People get stressed because they show up with 15 suitcases 5 minutes before their flight leaves. The security sucks and 99% is pointless. But good planning on your part reduces personal stress.

[@anthonyhewetson5086]

I don't think that these behavioral specialists can tell the difference between a person who is anxious or stressed out by travel from a person who is anxious for other reasons - neither do any of the psychiatrists or psychologists I have asked about this.

[@LetsFlyWa]

Those that give up freedom for security deserve neither.

[@markanderson4163]

nervousness and anxiety??? everyone going through their Nazis checkpoints is nervous..

[@davemaxa5263]

ROFL

[@Lindsikins00]

There is consent on your ticket/reciept to security searches....and it is implied that you and your property is to be searched if needed at the checkpoint. It isn't the flying public's or TSA fault for all the rules, you can thank terrorists. If you don't like being searched, then don't fly.... take a bus, car or buy your own jet.

[@mtchbrian]

as for you people with hips, knees etc just because you have a card that says you have a hip doesnt mean you dont have a gun strapped to that hip- that is why you are patted down. Besides we have no way to verify those cards

[@triton115]

11:08-11:20 They also take away hammers, screwdrivers, padlocks, trailer hitches, snowglobes, and much more. And then what happens when they start taking away house keys, credit cards, ID cards, library cards newspapers, food trays, belts, coins, CDs, tapes, tape players, walkmans, CD players, rings, wrist watches, cameras, and even books? What happens when the only thing you can bring in checked or carryon baggage is laundry? The TSA just makes our airports like supermax prisons.

[@chazfqy]

What I am saying is TSA, being they are responsible for outbound flights should be absorbed by CBP trained at FLETC and an officers first six months in CBP should be TSA functions like when a police officer graduates police academy and does traffis duty during his probationary six month period

[@alexandraphipps]

The scanners do in fact have the capability to store images. Do your research.

[@travelsonic]

@jake23211 With all due respect, the only thing you - or anybody else for that matter - has to go on is images released by the TSA that are not full size/resolution, often pixelated and often had their brightness/contrast messed with, among other things.

[@travelsonic]

You mean when TSA agents weren't snooping around in checked bags, the agency puts 9-year-olds on the watch list, and peanut butter somehow becomes a liquid... yeah, we are definitively smarter now /sarcasm intended

[@elyrccaledon6600]

My question is; if the images captured in the scanner are not saved, why do they keep showing up on the Internet?

[@cls22671]

Correct me if I am wrong. However , this being such a sensative topic. One would assume,that any intellectual conversations that are to be taken into concideration as valid points of view, would not be those that begin with the word ( F**K) . I am very sure that the issue is alarming to all on one lvl or another, however the use of such language, i am sure, is not going to win anyone over to your point of view. I would certainly hope that others could find a more appropriate way to voice opinion

[@th86stone]

"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety."--Benjamin Franklin

[@chazfqy]

TSA should just be absorbed by CBP or ICE

[@drewlittlefield1994]

I don't about anyone else, but I ALWAYS get nervous and anxious at airport security because I'm always afriad that I'm going to be touched and groped. So how do they detect the difference. Being nervous and anxious is one emotion and emotions do not have varieties of them! TSA is bullshit!

[@larinze]

Am I the only one who remembers that 86 year old man who had C-4 taped to his wheelchair that tooked down a Korean plane? Maybe so?

[@bigtoine45]

So their only mode of operation is flying planes into buildings or blowing up planes? Its all about the planes? Like I said earlier their are other places you can go to kill more people with less security. To think that a group, that wants to kill you, only wants to kill you 1 way, when their are easier options is absurd. If you work for TSA thats cool. We all gotta eat. I'm saying look at the entire situation and w/o the emotions and it doesn't make sense.

[@KiDFRANKKK]

I am in training to be an airline pilot. So ehhh...yea it looks bad, but I'm willing to give up some rights in the airport, AS LONG as the government doesnt take it any further, etc. If you know what I mean. Just because this happens in airports, doesnt mean I'll just let police search me on the street. Does that make sense?

[@ricktimmons458]

eliminate the switch to cut off transponders! biggest issue on 911 was not identifying attacked planes!

[@MyTakeOnThat]

@JESSESEIBEL I ´m from Buenos Aires ( Argentina ). We had our share of problems too, cruel military goverments in the 70s, war ( against the UK, for the Malvinas/Falklands ) in the 80s, even suffered 2 terrible terrorist acts in the 90s...this country is far from been perfect But still I´m grateful for living here and having the freedoms it seems you are starting to loose.

[@dmase9057]

People be crying about the process but want to be kept safe... cmon people, just do what they say and keep it moving...

[@bloodguzzler]

+Darryl Mason Because the people care too much for their rights to not complain about the TSSA Junior Hitlers and Hitlerettes

[@LosianOne]

Darryl Mason you realize they only spend large amounts of money AND HAVE NEVER CAUGHT A FAKE BOMB LET ALONE A REAL TERRORIST!!!

[@eleanorsvenson2958]

The point is- the TSA hasn’t done anything to make us safer. It’s wasted money and time.

[@tman229]

I always fail to see the problem with the TSA that people complain about. Sounds like most people just rather increase the chance of a terrorist attack and dieing than just be annoyed with procedures that (as basically explained) one way or another increase the chance of people making their destination safely. People seem to have a screwed up way of thinking.

[@Stiletos]

It is not the fault of the screeners themselves as much as it is the fault of Kip and the other people who actually have the authority to create intelligent and logical security procedures. The sad thing is that 9-11 was not a case of inadequate security, it was the case of FAILED security. People were not meant to get box cutters onto a plane BEFORE 9-11, but they were smuggled onto the plane. You cannot take a nail clipper on board a plane, but that metal Mont Blanc pen? Welcome aboard.

[@UberMonsterDude]

@Iyenifara what do u mean by a "free power trip"?

[@votingronpaul2008]

Kip Hawley (outgoing head of TSA) said, "They got on the planes in September 11, 2001.. killed 3000 people. They will do it again, as many times as they can. .. the public doesn't realize.." How would terrorists go about doing this Hawley? What are you suggesting they could even get through a metal detector that allows taking control of an aircraft to fly into a building? Hint: Blowing it up does not allow flying into a building.

[@YeshuaAgapao]

Can you say cranking up the oppressometer (Freedom----, Security+, HeavyFootOfGovernment+)?

[@eleanorsvenson2958]

They’ve accomplished nothing but mass trauma. I do feel bad for the position the TSA employees are in and definitely passengers. It’s undignified and inhumane. And we aren’t any safer.

[@DaddysGirl3181]

(Part 1)I have been reading about the TSA and what they do because I am going to fly for the first time in July. I have seen most of these videos and I just say "Let them pat me down, I don't care" Because really, I don't. If they do pat me down I am going to ask politely for them to tell me everything they will be doing before they do it(Even though they are supposed too without being asked). I'm 15 and yes my parents taught me no one is supposed to touch me in my private areas, but I would

[@monse8716]

GOOD JOB TSA!! Thanks for all you do!! (like put up with a bunch of whiners and complainers)

[@18p324]

i couldent fit everything i wanted to say in my last comment so i'm replying it here. just because some tsa workers had bad experieces dosen't mean all tsa workers are suffering like that. there are thousands for cases and millions of unreported cases of unneccesary ruffness or bad treating of the public from tsa workers. i'm not saying that the public is any better treating the tsa workers but the tsa should clean up there act. because the unfine public want to see the tsa treating us better

[@musicluvbun]

do children have to go through the screening too?

[@fastacker2]

A Suggested alternative. You go through an explosives detector Plus you still screen for guns with a simple metal detector. Then each middle seat back has a loaded 9mm semiautomatic pistol in a locked box. (similar to the way air phones are stored). The gun is released with a special magnetic card given to passengers that have passed a background check and have taken training and demonstrated competency with the 9mm pistol. Why wouldn't this work and preserve our rights at the same time?

[@DaddysGirl3181]

@Capirussa After going through security in 4 airports, I found out that is VERY unlikely to get a pat down. In my whole group of 20 people, none of us got patted down. We just went through x-rays. People only document the bad things, when the bad things don;t happen very often

[@JoeBannanas123]

whatever happened to "innocent until proven guilty"?

[@Broggy69]

Being nice? BS!!!! I have been yelled out by TSA non stop. Yet I just say ok and do what they want me to do, only to be yelled at again again. I only met one TSA man who was nice, chatted, smiled and so forth. But most of the time they just bark orders. I am NOT in the military, treat us with respect, and we the passengers will do the same. UNDERSTAND what we the passenger are going through, and STOP!!! YELLING AT PEOPLE!!!!!!

[@cripplehawk]

@KiDFRANKKK "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" Benjiman Franklin February 17, 1775

[@Stiletos]

Well that is brilliant. I notice that even today you can take a screwdriver onto a plane as carryon, as long as it is 7 inches or less. In the hands of someone trained in combat that would be more dangerous then box cutters even. How the TSA can figure a pool cue is more dangerous then a 7 inch long screw driver in the tight confines of the ailes of a plane.... This is the problem, the people in charge truly have little in the way of common sense or logic.

[@wickedandwonderous]

Just a thought. If you are not into getting groped at your local airport strip down to your underwear in front of everyone at the security check. There will be no point to the physical search after that. Plus, I'd like to see the security commissions reaction when half the airport is nearly naked. Make it your silent protest. Pass this idea along if you think it's a good idea!!!!

[@patricadyson778]

Be on guard at all times.

[@faceoff3315]

Fucking TSA , that millions dollars Tax Payers Money .

[@ronhawkins5636]

I stumbled upon this while looking for something else. It's interesting that most everything said in 2008 is still pertinent in 2018. They (TSA or Thousands Standing Around) have spent Billions, yes BILLIONS of our tax dollars, on a totally worthless effort. Kindly show me ONE, ONE instance of the TSA preventing a hijacking, a bombing or anything similar since their inception. This unit simply provides employment for thousands of previously unemployed buffoons. What a waste!

[@gulaagjamun]

Well there is no threat of terrorism when you have the TSA active because they thoroughly check you. That's the whole point of the TSA. If we got rid of TSA, it would be easier to smuggle drugs, explosives etc.

[@UTubeLightBulb]

But if the old lady dies for having too much stress at the checkpoint, the TSA can't touch her nor the airport personal because of liability issues ^.^

[@MyTakeOnThat]

I don´t live in the U.S. but I´ve been there and love your country , I even had plans to fly over there for the holidays. All these made me decide no to do it , I ´m not a criminal, why visit a country that treats its own residents like ones? What is left for tourists? I don´t want my wife and kids to gou throght that!! It´s insane and completly humilliating... The US paranoia and the way things ar turning over there makes me really sad.

[@mtchbrian]

the no fly list is maintained by the airlines- they have the info and are suppose to deny people= If the airlines allow them TSA has to allow them

[@Jabe732]

Oh man im soooo sick of ads on youtube!!

[@chantalbernard2]

He said there were 2 persons flying now that they were watching. WHY WERE THEY ON A PLANE!

[@andybub45]

Some of the things are ridiculous, but I have to agree. These people are yelled at by travelers for doing their job. It's no wonder why they are always in a bad mood. Also, it seems like they have kept terrorists off of planes, so its working.

[@Breeslave]

Going through Airport screening is like trying to visit a family member in prison. I'd like to not be treating like a criminal and as a person. Let me bring my big liquids and a second carry on.

[@GameDroid98]

@Iyenifara Did you know that the TSA hasn't stopped ONE terrorist, any terrorist that has been stopped was stopped by the brave actions of the passengers and the crew in the air... I due respect someone that would be willing to put there life on the line to protect the innocents. But if they don't do anything, it's stupid.

[@bennywils12]

@Animador3dVFX i don't blame you! many are outraged about all this!

[@jh90066]

This video is 2 years old. The dark day of Nov. 1, 2010 has yet to happen.

[@leilaleila4874]

That’s why I got Global Entry 💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️💁🏾‍♀️

[@jimbutnotthejim]

What happens to this image now? It gets destroyed? No it gets posted on youtube.

[@crohunter100]

who screens the TSA? do they screen each other?

[@avadiva]

I hate TSA! THIS MUST STOP!!!! We must do everything we can do as WE THE PEOPLE!!!!!!! Write letters! Rally!!!!

[@opmike343]

Microexpressions? These people have been watching too much Lie to Me.

[@JeepTJay6]

I support the TSA. With exception to the horrible attitudes of the screeners at JFK and Newark, as a whole, I have no issue with them. I speak from experience, I fly internationally at least twice a year. Make life easy on your self and pack wisely. Don't carry liquids. If possible don't wear a belt. Sweat pants are a good idea. Wear loose fitting shoes that slip on and off easily. Empty your pockets into your carry on bag and remove your watch. I breeze through 9 out of 10 times with out even a second glance from the screeners.

[@JeepTJay6]

Valid point. I lived in NYC for over a decade. New Yorkers (while I still have a soft spot for them) are for the most part, miserable, impatient, cold people. It unfortunately comes with the territory. The paradox is that both the screeners and the people they're screening are "the kind of people from that area" with exception to most of the foreign tourists passing through. When ever I fly in to JFK its like watching a giant "take no shit festival" everyone barking and snapping at each other. On several occasions I had to lean over and explain to Asian tourists on my flight that "that's just how they talk here" lol! It's been a running joke between my wife and I to see how long it takes for one of the airport staff to say or do something rude to us. But that's NY for you.

[@jimmyo1231]

What do you do with your passport,wallet,and boarding pass?

[@JeevesReturns]

The TSA has not stopped one single terrorist. They even failed an internal audit by over 95% when it came to detecting weapons of any kind.

[@bullucsterteth7530]

Can you name ONE case where a terrorist was prevented from getting on a plane by the TSA. A total waste of time and money.

[@diazaa]

Tsa- If you have a bluetooth speaker, put it in this tray. Me- Heres my buds+ earbuds. Tsa- Sir, I said bluetooth speakers... Me- maam those are bluetooth. Tsa- Those are not a bluetooth speaker, they are earphones..... Me- Maam, what produces the sound in the headphones? Tsa- those are not a bluetooth speaker....... FACE PALM

[@2242bzo]

"Annoying"!? Arbitrary!? How about against the fucking law!

[@StaticOnUrFrequency]

I feel bad for the people who work for the TSA and are seen as bad because of that but frankly I don't feel a bit of sympathy for the TSA. People were panicked after 9/11 and I don't think we realized how many constitutional rights we were signing away.

[@Seleucid9]

LMFAO! yea, poor screeners.

[@Cynthorrpg1]

simply a jobs program, the private contractor companies did way better than the TSA ever has. TSA constantly fails security tests miserably.

[@davemaxs4136]

How many times, where?

[@Ebrithyl]

Yeah, because it takes longer than a second to push a button that will blow up the plane, right? Oh wait... no it doesn't.

[@mdeiulio]

I'd rather face the danger than to lose my liberty. Live Free Or Die! The loss of my Freedom is real and is happening more and more everyday!

[@caits3272]

Oh puuulease the TSA are largely rude and incompetent and power hungry.....cry me a river...all this wasted money

[@nealstellar6986]

Aisha S you are the most idiot person on KZbin