The TSA are not goons. They are just doing their job. If you have a problem with what they do, talk to their boss or vote for the right person.
Most of the TSA people I know are normal people and have families,kids and stressful job with passengers being aggressive at them for no fault of theirs.
They're only following orders? I feel like I've heard that one before, I just can't remember when.
TSA employees are free to quit and find another job that doesn't involve fleecing the public to create security theatre, harassing people for no good reason, etc. They choose not to, and they are responsible for their choices.
Most of the TSA people I know are normal people and have families,kids and stressful job with passengers being aggressive at them for no fault of theirs.