TSA is getting far more resistance than they anticipated for implementing new full-body scanners in airports. Taking up the cause of civil libertarians and otherwise outraged kilt-wearing Americans, the Twitterverse seized on the hashtag #TSASlogans to voice its frustration. Here are a few highlights:
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New TSA procedures part of Obama's cost cutting measures. Combines security screening, breast exam and prostate screening.
Tom McCammon
tommccammon
Michelle Malkin retweets a variation on the old rhyme
Triple-snort. RT @LachlanMarkay: Can't see London, can't see France, unless we see your underpants. #TSAslogans
Michelle Malkin
michellemalkin
The fake TSA account has been reassuring travelers all day
It's not a grope. It's a freedom pat. #TSASlogans #tsa
Agent Smith
TSAgov
Outside the Beltway's Doug Mataconis spots something peculiar
Is That An IED In Your Pocket Or Are You Just Happy To See Us? #TSASlogans
Doug Mataconis
dmataconis
Slate's Jack Shafer retweets an earnest plea
RT @Popehat: #TSASlogans Look, would it kill you to get a Brazilian first?
Jack Shafer
jackshafer
And Political Math just tells it like it is.
We need to check your T&A before you get some R&R #TSASlogans
PoliticalMath
politicalmath
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