Friday, 20 April 2018

How To Avoid Experiencing Tsa Horror Stories

By Martha Powell


There is just no avoiding traveling by airplane at one point or another for most people, since there is often no other way unless you plan on driving for multiple days across the country. This need to travel by plan give the Transportation Security Administration the attitude that they are needed, people have no other choice, so they can treat people however they want. It is fortunate that there are so many forums for people to discuss their TSA horror stories so that it can shed a clearer light on how people are harassed and mistreated by these individuals in positions of power.

There are many instances in which the agents will target those who are most vulnerable. This is because they believe they are more likely to be able to get away with their inappropriate behavior, and unfortunately, in many cases, they are absolutely right. The people who are often targeted can be those who are young, old, or disabled, and in general, females are targeted more than males.

When you aren't expecting to be asked certain questions as you go through airport security, it is easy to be taken by surprise and get confused. This confusion can sometimes appear suspicious to officers, and they might begin shouting orders right away. Being prepared for all the questions you might be asked is one way to hopefully avoid a bad encounter.

Traveling on a plane, especially one that is many hours long, can be stressful and draining. Those who travel with young children know how much this stress can be compounded. When, after all that, a person is treated poorly by an agent, it can sometimes be the last straw.

It is common for there to be language barriers when traveling to different countries. This can lead to raised aggression for everyone involved. Without understanding what's going on, the traveler is often treated in a way that is less than human.

The unfortunate truth is that many young women who are particularly vulnerable will be targeted, mainly by male officers, and sexually harassed. These officers are never held accountable for their actions because being patted down often feels like sexual harassment. This makes it hard for cases to be legitimately reported.

If you have ever heard of an airport getting a bad reputation, it is often because the agents who work there are excessively gruff, rude, and generally unpleasant. There is little to nothing a person can do to avoid this if there aren't many airport options in the area. All that one can hope is repeated bad feedback will eventually get back to those in charge of the agency, and they will enforce stricter guidelines on how to treat people.

If you have been on a plane a number of times, chances are you have been spoken to by an agent with a raised voice. Sometimes this is to help make their orders clear in the crowded, noisy place, but other times it seems like an excessive use of vocal force. It sometimes does not take much to traumatize a person for life, and this can make people avoid flying whenever possible, which should be something the Transportation Security Administration takes into account.




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