TSA liquid testing inside terminal at Columbus OH Airport

09/02/2012: While waiting in the Columbus OH airport for our flight to Oakland, I couldnt help but notice the two TSA women that were "testing" any and all liquids that people had in their hands. Now remember that this is inside the terminal, well beyond the security check and purchased inside the terminal...just people waiting to get on the plane. My wife and son came back from a coffee shop just around the corner, then we were approached. I asked them what they were doing. One of the TSA ladies said that they were checking for explosive chemicals (as we are drinking them).I said "really..inside the terminal? You have got to be kidding me". I asked them if they wanted to swab us all. She responded with something like, yes sometimes we need to do that. I then asked if she wanted a urin sample...none the less, the TSA is way out of control. I understand that my ranting to one of these $11.00 per hour TSA goons probably does nothing, but you have to say something. Whats next...perhaps the TSA will come to your home prior to your drive to the airport? The police state of the US is OUT OF CONTROL!

ADDED Sept. 6, 2012:

I've been reading replies from many of you. Some great and some ignorant. Before you comment on this video, please read up on the 4th Amendment to the US Constitution. If you feel that being searched with out probable cause or warrant is just fine, then you are a SHEEP. The TSA and other government agencies love sheep. Sheep make it easy for the Government to remove your rights as an American. I would hate to see this happen, but some day, some generation is going to wonder why they have so few freedoms unlike their parents or grand parents. They are going to wonder how it got that way. They will need to ask the SHEEPLE that thought it was ok to VIOLATE their civil and constitutional rights in the name of safety and security.

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[lmm9607]

no way this is real. please tell me this is not real.

[Dan Holland]

This is real. I shot it. My video was also on NBC nightly news with Brian Williams.

[Super987987]

Should have pulled back one of the tsa agents`shirts, and poured.

[Dan Holland]

LOL, yes all those ideas came to me after the fact. None the less, I will be more prepared for the next encounter. Im either going to accidentally spill what ever Im drinking, or chug it fast like an icy cold one. Either way, there won't be much to inspect.

[szybkilopez566]

That's hilarious. She'd been fingering poor women all day long to end up putting SAME fingers into someone else's coffee or water later on. And people like it, because they think, it makes them safe from some Ali-Baba, and his U.S. govt. sponsored boodle.

Who needs The Onion, when you have real Amerikkans.

[kurgan89891]

Stupid Americans thinking that the Seals killed Osama Bin Laden, while the TSA is keeping him alive through their own actions, every single day.

[chris tenorio]

I have had to deal with TSA DIA and they asked to my drink I would tell to FUCK OFF

[vmc5151]

You are an idiot.

[Deer Hunter]

This is why i never fly public, got my own plane, id drink all my shit before they tried to test mine, fuck them

[storts1]

I Agree, They will be in YOUR DRIVEWAY!!!,Thanks, i DID see it on NBC News,with B Williams!!!,, What did they think, Explosives,in the sugar packets???? Thats why They Get 11 Bucks a Hour,and Feel Like COPS!!!!!,,Good Job!!!,,,,,,

[bafw26]

This is bullshit. You can't take any liquids past the groping/molestation inspection station. Those beverages were bought inside of the terminal. This is harassment.

[usmc2076]

Ok...i have a jail cell for you....call me...i will make you nice and safe...fool :)

[usmc2076]

Ever see the movie IDIOCRACY??? We are well on our way ;(

[MegaMagicdog]

No they can't arrest you. They'll call the local PD and they'll do it. Or perhaps bring in the Feds. Even if the TSA doesn't arrest you, you still miss your flight and no one gets punished for it.

[SandCrabNews]

Just refuse them access to your drink. Their reaction should be PRICELESS!