Detained…questioned…irked…
Read the whole sordid tale here.
We really need to market LIS as a profession… especially to TSA agents!
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December 7th, 2007 at 5:26 pm
Sounds like a horrible experience. I’m sorry.
At the risk of introducing an unwanted political component (so I won’t be offended if you delete this comment), I went through a similar experience a few years ago, and it’s why I will never again visit the US.
December 7th, 2007 at 7:16 pm
I have gotten “pulled aside” a couple of times. Lord knows why; often it’s they dislike my travel overnight bag, so I get the “did you pack your own luggage?” (yes, I know, I probably should have been neater, officer–I just think it, don’t say it) and similar questions. I have learned to just take a deep breath, relax, and let them wand me and ask their questions. Last thing I want is to end up on some YouTube video; it is still an unnerving experience, which is why I avoid traveling by air if I can. Sorry to hear of your experience. Maybe it is us being librarians.
Anyhow, hope the rest of your travels go better. Best, and keep on blogging.
December 7th, 2007 at 7:45 pm
That completely sucks
December 11th, 2007 at 7:03 pm
Wow! How very unfortunate. I know security has been increased due to after effects of 911, but they seemed quite rude! Sorry to hear about your experience!