Paul,

I am at the security checkpoint in my city most days. All wallets are required to go through the X-ray. Hate to say it but they were doing their job.

There is always a Supervisor on duty at the checkpoint. I encourage anyone that has questions to ask to see the Supervisor.
This is the contact for the TSA: (866) 289-9673.

BTW my least favorite place to through the checkpoint is CLT. Last time I went through they opened and went through my carryon. But did it so slowly stopping to talk to anyone and everyone that it took around 10 minutes. I only carryon a briefcase.