TSA has responded. Some of you may remember that after being violated by the Indianapolis Airport version of the TSA, I responded with a letter.
Here's the thread:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/general_political_discussion/122260-now_i_understand.html
In short, I opted out of using the Indy Airport, in favor or using ones that I have less of a problem with.
Today, I received a reply:
Mr. [Armed Programmer]:
Officials at Indianapolis International Airport forwarded to me your feedback message dated 12/6/2010. Your message expressed displeasure with the security measures you experienced while traveling through IND.
If you are open to a telephone call from me, I'd welcome a conversation with you to answer any questions you may have about why TSA employed the procedures you experienced and other security measures you may not have experienced. I may be able to offer you insights that reduce the likelihood of you being subjects to secondary screening in the future regardless of the airport you chose to use. You mentioned opt out of TSA screening. I could shed some light on the mechanics of that process and what it would and would not mean to the airport operator and our customers. Security protocols are the same regardless of whether the screening officers are public servants or private contractors.
Thank you for the civility you demonstrated in your message. I'm hopeful you will respond.
Sincerely,
REDACTED
Federal Security Director
TSA Indiana Hub
And here was my reply:
Mr. REDACTED -
Thank you for the thoughtful and reasonable reply to my email. It is a rare and appreciated thing to receive an honest and reasoned reply these days. As it happens, I am making my weekly commute from IAH back to SDF tonight. Note that I am not going through IND. As you could tell from my email, I was indeed displeased by the treatment I received at IND. I appreciate your offer of a conversation on the topic, as I do have questions, and would welcome the chance to have them answered. I have been through several airports recently for various reasons and could also likely provide feedback that you might find interesting as well. It would seem that the application of the "enhanced" procedures are different from place to place. Perhaps an unbiased customer can provide what I see as "best practices" at different airports as well.
I would welcome a phone call from you. I will be at my office [.. a bunch of scheduling details and contact info redacted]. Please feel free to call me at (XXX)XXX-XXXX . If I am tied up, or you get my voice mail, please leave me a message with the best way to speak with you.
Thanks again for the tone of your email and I do look forward to speaking with you and learning a little more regarding how this works. All of us have an interest in flying safely - hopefully with our dignity and liberty intact.
Best regards,
[Armed Programmer]
I look forward to the call....
Here's the thread:
https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/general_political_discussion/122260-now_i_understand.html
In short, I opted out of using the Indy Airport, in favor or using ones that I have less of a problem with.
Today, I received a reply:
Mr. [Armed Programmer]:
Officials at Indianapolis International Airport forwarded to me your feedback message dated 12/6/2010. Your message expressed displeasure with the security measures you experienced while traveling through IND.
If you are open to a telephone call from me, I'd welcome a conversation with you to answer any questions you may have about why TSA employed the procedures you experienced and other security measures you may not have experienced. I may be able to offer you insights that reduce the likelihood of you being subjects to secondary screening in the future regardless of the airport you chose to use. You mentioned opt out of TSA screening. I could shed some light on the mechanics of that process and what it would and would not mean to the airport operator and our customers. Security protocols are the same regardless of whether the screening officers are public servants or private contractors.
Thank you for the civility you demonstrated in your message. I'm hopeful you will respond.
Sincerely,
REDACTED
Federal Security Director
TSA Indiana Hub
And here was my reply:
Mr. REDACTED -
Thank you for the thoughtful and reasonable reply to my email. It is a rare and appreciated thing to receive an honest and reasoned reply these days. As it happens, I am making my weekly commute from IAH back to SDF tonight. Note that I am not going through IND. As you could tell from my email, I was indeed displeased by the treatment I received at IND. I appreciate your offer of a conversation on the topic, as I do have questions, and would welcome the chance to have them answered. I have been through several airports recently for various reasons and could also likely provide feedback that you might find interesting as well. It would seem that the application of the "enhanced" procedures are different from place to place. Perhaps an unbiased customer can provide what I see as "best practices" at different airports as well.
I would welcome a phone call from you. I will be at my office [.. a bunch of scheduling details and contact info redacted]. Please feel free to call me at (XXX)XXX-XXXX . If I am tied up, or you get my voice mail, please leave me a message with the best way to speak with you.
Thanks again for the tone of your email and I do look forward to speaking with you and learning a little more regarding how this works. All of us have an interest in flying safely - hopefully with our dignity and liberty intact.
Best regards,
[Armed Programmer]
I look forward to the call....