Ok--I have been embroiled in some not-so-in-depth critiques of these blogs/stories/videos on another aviation-related forum:

http://www.mybottlesup.com/tsa-agents-took-my-son/

response:
http://www.tsa.gov/blog/2009/10/response-t...ook-my-son.html

I have some very definite thoughts based on what I can see (and not) and it's kind of amusing to see the chaos that's ensued.

Love to hear from others--since there are some folks here with some well-educated brains and well-traveled opinions.
Lots more fun than the Cathay Pacific screaming lady...