This is getting out of hand.

[BgMc31]

Isnt this exactly what we are supposed to teach our children? Teach them it's OK for some strange adult to touch you anywhere they want, everywhere and you are supposed to just stand there and let them do it as long as they have some type of uniform on or a superior of some type. I'm sure kids dont have a problem getting confused by all the mixed messages.
Flawed logic. There is a difference between telling children not to let strange adults touch them in certain situations and having a trusted member of law enforcement pat you down when looking for certain items. These TSA pat downs aren't looking for just terrorists, there are some unscrupulous adults who will hide drugs and other items on their children.
I agree with a lot of the comments both ways. Many have valid points but I think profiling should be used since that is what it's designed for. If I am mugged by a 6' 4" 190bl Asian guy with spiked black hair, tiger tattoo on his left arm etc I would be a little pissed if I was called in for a lineup of Hispanic and Caucasian guys all 5' 10" or under and 200 lbs or a bunch of women/dykes.
Flawed logic again. You are confused about profiling. If you are assaulted by an Asian and you tell that to a police officer, a police officer is going to look for an Asian that fits your description. That is different when looking for someone who MAY perpetrate a crime.

I have not heard of many kids carrying bombs into or out of the US. Yes it's getting out of hand and just stupid. Yes it has it's purpose but it's being misused and abused. Now instead of people wanting to become a priest they only have to apply to become a TSA officer.

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[lovbyts]

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I have noticed on a lot of threads you like to use the term flawed logic. A lot of flawed logic is nothing more than personal opinions. In my view I can see different scenarios than the ones you are stating. Yes in yours it makes sense and I think it does in mine also but no need to get into yet another useless debate over opinions.

Maybe there is no perfect answer but I think many of the things that are happening are wrong and useless. I'm sure some is just media hype and hopefully this is not the norm but the exception.