[regis]

Whenever I fly I request a hand screening and it seems that more often than not the person screening me is more uncomfortable than I am. In the past I have literally walked a TSA employee through the procedure because he was to shy to touch me like he was "required" to.

It's not only passengers who struggle with this stuff but also the employees of the companies that require this kind of behavior.

[MattBearman]

I flew out of Newark twice last month, and both times I was the only person who requested a hand screening, and both times the TSA employee doing the screening just seemed pissed off with me for making them do it.

It does seem that sadly most people will just accept what ever ridiculous rules are forced upon them,

[eksith]

This was pretty much my experience as well. Also, a lot of the time, these TSA folks were just kids. I wouldn't be surprised if most of them are still barely out of high school.

[AndyKelley]

I request a hand screening every time I fly as well. But I don't kid myself into thinking I'm effecting change.