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Down Pat: New Pics Show TSA Giving Enhanced Screening to 8-Year-Old Boy
- Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:41am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Less than a week after video surfaced of a TSA agent giving a 6-year-old girl an invasive pat-down, now a mother on the West Coast has released photos claiming her 8-year-old son went through the same thing.
Heather Sheahan told KING-TV in Seattle that a TSA agent at the Portland airport “went up” her son Spencer’s leg “into that area.” Spencer said he was “confused” by the procedure, and that he “did not know anything what they were going to do to me:”
TSA has defended the procedure on children, but did say it was willing to reevaluate.
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Comments (124)
ANR2007
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:27amwell i am not by any means with these TSA people but dont you think you guys are a little judgemental and saying hes a perv thats a little much id hope we are being a little mature about this and not being children cause thas what it sounds like. No wonder what is wrong with this world everyone just acts like children sometimes. I get it its a little child being searched its shouldnt need to be done of course but like with the women yesterday with the little girl she did say everything she was doing before she did it and i dont know if this guy did since it was just pictures but they are in public the parents are watching and if it became uncomfortable for the parent then why not say anything then but they wait until now. And sad to say they do have a point about terrorists could use children and you cannot put it past them they use the children in their own country i know it wont stop them to use them to cause harm to America. Sure its wrong but i really have a feeling we are only blaming and throwing the PERV bomb because its TSA doing the searches. And to THEGODFATHER sure it is a joke to do these searches on the American traveler but do you really know anymore who is for or against i think thats a hard thing to decided anymore they have found American born and raise people are terrorists as well sure they have a background of muslim family but you cannot single out to call people American travelers cause those people who have been found to do terror attacks are Americans which means your saying they shouldnt be searched… but of course thats just my opinion on this im sure everyone else will disagree
Report Post »Rapunzel
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 11:57amMy gyno tells me everything he’s about to do too, but that doesn’t make it any more pleasant.
Report Post »ANR2007
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 1:43pmWell of course it doesnt make it any more pleasant but you going to a gyno doesnt relate to this…you are talking about something that is in the private areas and your undressed these children have clothing on…children go to doctors and get touched and probed by these strange doctors so are they pervs to…i am not saying searching these children is a ok thing to do no one should have to be searched at all metal detectors should be just enough to keep us safe but unfortunatley the lack of security and brains to protect the Americans in this country got the rights of flyers taken away even more back on 9-11. Its just the way things are now and i just dont understand why everyone is pointing fingers and saying these people are pervs thats all im saying.
Report Post »rose-ellen
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:26amThe media is quick to say that that particular TSA officer is not to blame;the policy is. That’s political correctness towards government officials. The reality is ,that individual TSA agent did not pat down everyone under her authority [the childs other siblings were not patted ]. Therefore she had the authority to use discretion on determining who would be patted down .That she chose this child [who was not wearing concealing clothing or anything like that] was either true stupidity or designed to irritate the family.The media is too afraid to call the“humble” tsa agent on it. We’re not told nor is anyone asking why she chose to pat down this child because no one wants to expose her as being responsible..Even the parents on t.v.refuse to criticize the agent; they’ re so out of touch with the reality but they subconsciously must know that the policy does NOT require every child to be patted down therefore that agent freely and either stupidly or maliciously chose to pat down their child.The emperor has no clothes but they don’t want to admit it.
Report Post »hightide
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:25amStupid perverts. This is just another example of a government organization over reaching it’s bounds and attempting to destroy an industry through humiliation tactics.
Report Post »An AmericanMom
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:23amWhy are there no videos of women in Burkas going thru this?????
Report Post »Because they seem to get a pass because we don’t want to offend…..this sickens me!
Lone Ranger
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:19amNever underestimate the insanity of a terrorist.
http://hillbuzz.org/2009/12/28/could-the-underwear-bomb-herald-the-coming-diaper-bomb/
Report Post »Getten
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:19amHey, they’re attempting to “condition” Americans to accept authority. Unfortunately, it’s probably not gonna work!
http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread680415/pg1
Report Post »Kerri g
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:04amThis is illegal!!!!!!How do they get away with this? How can we stop it!!! I want answers damn it!!!!!!!
Report Post »eat-more-bacon-USA
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:04amObama-Approved Child Molestation.
Report Post »thegreatcarnac
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:02amThe TSA is lying. THey do not check children because they are trying to deny the use of a certain group from the terrorist. They do it because they want to be politicly correct.. When they do pat down the OCCASIONAL black person they can say,”look…we even pat-down little white kids”.
Report Post »thegodfather
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:01amI think they should start giving anal exams to dogs when owners bring them on flights. Maybe they’ll find something interesting in there. (and NO rubber gloves either)
It makes as much sense as fondling little boys and girls.
TSA screening…a freaking JOKE played on the American traveler
Report Post »drago
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:00amTime to end this crap, with extreme prejudice……….
Report Post »jerryod1627
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:59amI repeat again, it’s not about airline security, it is about control of the people and training them to do as they are told without question, and knowing that if you do not do as you are told you will be punished!
Report Post »leary1
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:58amJust one look and I could tell this 8 year old was a major threat to security. Time to go back to profiling!
Report Post »GODSAMERICA
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:24amThey are already profiling. They are profiling innocent white children as terrorists. The TSA motto is: No innocent child left untouched and unmolested!
Report Post »BrerRabbit
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:56amSure looks like a lil’ terrorist to me! We have to stop this madness. This is exactly why I have stop flying. I know that if this happens to me I would lose it and end up in jail.
Report Post »MommaGrizzly
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:56amThey’re not touching my kids.
Report Post »CanDan
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:55amThis is the future (gets worse) as long as we lie to ourselves that Islam has a place in our society
It is every Muslims duty to kill infidels and the one sure way to get them into heaven
We have a problem Houston.
Report Post »RightUnite
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:54amTime to stop flying folks.
Report Post »lketchum
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:54amSick, disgusting Nazi, Bas*****!
The next President needs to shut the TSA and DHS down on day one. If we have allowed ourselves to be subjected to this kind of security, we’ve already lost the war to the terrorists – we’re terrorizing ourselves.
I no longer fly and I will never fly on a commercial aircraft again. I will not be set upon by despots any more than I would allow terrorists to.
Report Post »wrecked
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:51amWe need to tell big sis to stop this stuff. She and the bamster are the ones that have put this in place. When will we as the sheeple get tired of this and actually do something about it? time for torches and pitchforks at nappies place. Maybe, maybe something will change but not til then.
Report Post »demint.disciple
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:50amLook at that fat bastard.. I know he is tree jumper.. F-in perv..
Report Post »PA PATRIOT
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:19amDemint,
Report Post »Should the headline be written as “Pat down” instead of “Down pat”?
joefboschsr
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:49amCome on. Pat down an 8yr old. I can see from the picture he has no bombs hidden. I am not sure if I would even fly with my kids nowadays.
Report Post »Chett
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:48amwhy is anyone still flying? an absolute boycott is the only way to stop this stupidity. hit em where it hurts, in the wallet.
Report Post »Highland
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:02amI agree. Make it clear to the airlines that you’re not flying until TSA starts using reasonable and effective security screening techniques. The travel industry should get all over Congress and the administration to push for changes – this is hurting them in the pocketbook (and rising fares due to fuel prices will, too). My spouse and I are going on an anniversary trip next week, but instead of our usual destination to which we’d have to fly, we’re taking a driving trip. Sorry, USAir, United, et al., you’ve lost us as customers.
Report Post »goatkid
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 1:53pm@chett
Report Post »I agree with you. I do not fly. Especially with my kids. It would take all of my self control not to punch that agent in the face, were that my child.
TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:48amJust unbelievable and totally unnecessary. Our govt. at work and making a mess of things as usual.
Report Post »TexasCommonSense
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:47amFourth amendment, people! Look for terrorists, not for bombs. Profile them on their behavior and travel history. See El Al Israel Airlines for details.
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:10amThis program of the TSA is another part of the movement being used to drive the people to outrage and set chains over our freedoms of movement and choice; Napoletano has already stated many a time that there will eventually be screening for most forms of transportation.
So figure how long until the TSA will say “Papers comrad…”
Report Post »TexasCommonSense
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:16amThat‘s why there’s a push to get us more and more on public transportation.
Report Post »USAMama
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 12:36pmTexas, your absolutely right! What better way to control the masses then to have them unable to travel without gov’t approval and knowledge of their whereabouts?
Report Post »No1YaKnow
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 4:22pmSnow Leopard—you are 100% correct. Nappy hopes to make it the status quo. We shouldn’t refuse to fly–this is the goal. The goal is to force the airlines to need a bailout and eventually make them government run. This is why progressives favor trains. If they can control when and where you can go–they have you.
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:43amDamn perverts! I hope they are now put on the national pedaphile list. Are they doing this on purpose, just one more reason for a revolution? I wouldn’t put it past the unions.
Report Post »PA PATRIOT
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:49amThey just recently did become a union shop.
Report Post »Yep, that way they can perform acts of pedophilia and not be charged.
I think I will drive to the Bear Tooths this summer.
expatinontariocanada
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:50amDon’t exempt people. PROFILE terrorists!
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:53amGrandmaof5, these people indeed are perverts, and the head of them is Napoletano herself. She must be getting her kicks for hiring perv’s like these folks. In any other case, they would have been sent to jail for the rest of their short, unpleasent ending natural lives dodging other inmates who have such names as “Psycho” and call them “Doggie.”
This goes beyond anything that needs to be done; now the citizens of this land are terrorists and like happened yesterday according to many friends of mine at Phoenix International Airport, a band of mid eastern imam’s got to be escorted around security with their families for a flight.
Report Post »PrfctlyFrank
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:54amOh yeah but it’s for a good cause.. I mean, thats how they‘ve caught all the terror guys so far isn’t it?? TSA’s record on this is almost perfect!! Lets see, they’ve apprehended how many suspected terrorists so far??
But I do feel better knowing I’m not going to get blown to Alah by an 8 year old boy, or 6 year old girl.. Nosirreeee…
Report Post »PA PATRIOT
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:57amHey Grandma,
Report Post »Where are all the socialist, liberal trolls supporting this type of Gubberment program?
Leadthemtothelight
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:57amCome on people.. everyone knows that the attacks on the WTC were committed by a terrorist cell comprised of children.
Report Post »Mannax
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:59amThis is an example of Zero Tolerance one size fits all solution. So, instead of potentially offending some Middle Eastern man, we pat down grandma and little Susie Muckinfuch. We need to be more politically incorrect and start targeting the people who look like they are causing problems. Sorry if you are Middle Eastern, but there are quite a few @$$hats from your region of the world who are trying to kill us or force us to convert, so due to that you are going to get a bit extra attention.
And we won’t start how this is an unconstitutional violation of our fourth amendment rights.
Report Post »UP, CHUCK!
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:23amThat kid looks like a terrorist to me. I bet his name is Kaalaa Maalaa Maalaa Hackajammabad.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:34amObummer , his wife , and his two girls should have to go thru this every time they get on Air Force One.
Fairs fair
Report Post »duckwalker
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:41amUsed to be the Pedofiles joined the preisthood. Now they join the TSA
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:46amIt has long been my dream that they take pedophiles and put them on Alcatraz, and then send the biggest and meanest sex offenders there to co-exist with them. That would be “jungle” for the survival of the fittest and certainly better than the court systems in this country are doing dealing with pedophiles. Let’s see how they like being the helpless victims.
Report Post »ManThong
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:51amBetter get used to it.
These are the people that will be the brown shirts of the new world order.
Report Post »sleazyhippo
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:56amWhose fool idea was it ti have a TSA in the first place! Who is responsible for starting up the whole darn Department of Homeland Security! Who expanded the FBI and CIA counter terror forces and took away our privacy rights that allow our sweet children to be treated like bomb container units? Who?
Report Post »Who? Satan, that’s who!
If we did not have these “agencies” 80% of the Growth in Government since 911 would NEVER have happened and the deficit would be 15% less. It‘s the price of giving up our freedoms because we are slaves of the last administration’s nation wide anti-Terror fear programs.
Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 9:57am@Grandmaof5
In the case of pedophiles and ANYONE who dares hurt a child the solution is very easy…
(one) child harmer.
(one) battalion of marines.
(one) reading of all they did to the children (the child harmer)
Results = a loud roar by the marines, and the end of one more child harmer.
Report Post »sleazyhippo
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 10:05amBill, Wow – you have some violent fantasies there! Meow!
Report Post »mrsmileyface
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 10:25amI wonder if the TSA agent got “wood” while doing the pat down? Freakin pervs. Hence why I wont put my family thru this BS
Report Post »dawg of gawd
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 10:40amThis isn‘t anything that doesn’t happen down at the local parish. the only difference is, TSA does it out in the open.
Report Post »mrsmileyface
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 10:52amMight as well make TSA porno’s if they are doing it out in the open. Extra kinky = Extra money maybe the agency can finally make a profit.
Report Post »USAMama
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 11:21amI grew up on planes, my mom worked for the airlines and we flew everywhere. My kids will NEVER fly as long as this is going on. NO WAY NO HOW would I let anyone touch my children that way!!! Not only because it’s perverted but because it teaches our children that their 4th Ammendment rights are conditional and the government has a right to ignore it when they see fit.
Report Post »eddymunster
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 12:00pmWe will not fly. We won’t allow our children to knowingly submit to giving up their Constitutional Rights.
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 12:34pmI have some metal in my body. The last time I flew, they stood me in front of everybody and took off my belt to get into my waist and crouch area exposing my underwear to everyone. This was 6 years ago and long before they they started the present screening protocol. These people don’t have a clue what they are doing and I have not and will not fly again. They now let TSA air traffic controllers sleep on the job. I say this because they never fire the TSA traffic controllers when they catch them sleeping. Soon the pilots will complain that they don’t get to sleep while flying. So when all the TSA perverts find their way to the passenger groping areas, the gropers know they will have a permanent job. They will never get fired for aggressive groping and you can bet these perverts will get more agressive to get their thrills at innocent kids‘ and adults’ expense.
Report Post »Sinista MACE
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 1:56pmTSA Lied.
They said they would only do “modified” pat downs of children under 12.
They have been caught twice that I know of doing “enhanced” pat downs on children under 12, and even giving a 6 year old girl a drug test, the type of which has yet to be disclosed.
Abolish this perversion of justice.
Arrest and prosecute the directors for violating civil rights.
Report Post »101
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 2:12pmProfile of a Pedophile
Report Post »No1YaKnow
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 4:15pmHow about we reevaluate doing this on Americans AT ALL? It is unnecessary, ineffective, and just a game and a show. FACT. When are we going to stop putting up with this? The underwear bomber was entering from another country where they don’t check things–it wasn’t American citizens pulling this. Where else (other than commie nations) do law abiding citizens become 100% suspect for the actions of terrorists? How about we evaluate our southern borders and start enforcing our laws?
Report Post »HUGGINGMYBABIES
Posted on April 14, 2011 at 8:37pmFirst, name a time an American strapped TNT on their child to blow up an airplane? We are not Palestinians or muslims. We don’t use our children as weapons. It’s time to start profiling like the Israelies or die flying.
Report Post »heyjms
Posted on April 15, 2011 at 12:22pmThat will never happen to my children.
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