What I've always found surprising is the arrogance that America (and maybe some Americans too, to an extent) displays in this context. In this day and age how is it right that a single country can mandate a requirement on every piece of luggage that passes through their airports? It might be a security concern, but there definitely are better ways to deal with this - all other 'first world' countries in the world do.
I'm pretty sure if India, China or any non-Western country did this, everyone would be up in arms about misuse, infringement of rights, etc. And yet when the TSA acts so stupidly (a photo shown to the public) and with multiple incidents of abuse of power from the TSA's side, the public opinion is still that the TSA is competent and well-intentioned.
I would call it hubris if they show capability, but this is downright arrogance.
I'm surprised no one is suing the government over this. Or is it like a EULA when you enter the United States that you agree not to press charges on such incompetence?
I'm pretty sure if India, China or any non-Western country did this, everyone would be up in arms about misuse, infringement of rights, etc. And yet when the TSA acts so stupidly (a photo shown to the public) and with multiple incidents of abuse of power from the TSA's side, the public opinion is still that the TSA is competent and well-intentioned.
I would call it hubris if they show capability, but this is downright arrogance.
I'm surprised no one is suing the government over this. Or is it like a EULA when you enter the United States that you agree not to press charges on such incompetence?