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77. But they can, and constantly do, confiscate your property

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Fri Jul 1, 2016, 03:52 PM

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Disabled woman beaten bloody by TSA agents after becoming confused and afraid at security checkpoint [View all] Photographer Jul 2016 OP

edited to add photograph. Photographer Jul 2016 #1

A Hundred Thousand? Urchin Jul 2016 #85

Not TSA HassleCat Jul 2016 #2

Yeah, stupid headline Major Nikon Jul 2016 #15

But they can, and constantly do, confiscate your property scscholar Jul 2016 #77

Not by force Major Nikon Jul 2016 #81

Again, no. HassleCat Jul 2016 #149

True, but LEOs aren't supposed to illegally assault people fbc Jul 2016 #113

The article stated that the agents tackled her. Glassunion Jul 2016 #16

OK. Then the article got it wrong. HassleCat Jul 2016 #17

How did the article get it wrong? Glassunion Jul 2016 #19

They're not allowed to physically restrain anyone. HassleCat Jul 2016 #20

Then this is most likely going to be the outcome. Glassunion Jul 2016 #22

So they tackled her and then threw her to the ground? Akicita Jul 2016 #29

I know right? Glassunion Jul 2016 #31

The Rules? LOL Scalded Nun Jul 2016 #23

the wannabee Gestapo pretty much does what it wants. hobbit709 Jul 2016 #94

That's why I rarely fly. I have been on their F'd up "No Fly" list since 12/2001! Dustlawyer Jul 2016 #120

Because Ms. Cohen was mistaken? jberryhill Jul 2016 #112

The TSA escalated this and are wholly responsible. Silver_Witch Jul 2016 #123

But I am told we are not a police state... davidn3600 Jul 2016 #3

It's only a police state when the president is republican n/t arcane1 Jul 2016 #52

Authoritarian monsters libodem Jul 2016 #4

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2016 #38

This disgusting level of lawlessness, Joe Chi Minh Jul 2016 #80

Very much agreed with. Photographer Jul 2016 #83

BLM can inject themselves into any story it seems... TipTok Jul 2016 #130

So the terrorists won? This is the kind of country we all wanted to feel 'safer' about? Rex Jul 2016 #5

Yes, more or less. MisterFred Jul 2016 #44

Most of the time it's a boring job. lpbk2713 Jul 2016 #6

Look what you did, coppers. That ain't right, no matter where you come from. Iggo Jul 2016 #7

Kickin' with disgust Faux pas Jul 2016 #8

That poor girl! DawgHouse Jul 2016 #9

Assholes with a badge. GeorgeGist Jul 2016 #10

American Gestapo. CBGLuthier Jul 2016 #11

Bingo. geardaddy Jul 2016 #51

Bingo 2 ReRe Jul 2016 #118

Trump's America yuiyoshida Jul 2016 #12

BushCheney did this, and much more. 8 years was not enough to clean up after them... Hekate Jul 2016 #87

What's the problem? Glassunion Jul 2016 #13

"TSA Cares" hotline? KansDem Jul 2016 #14

Maybe they should train agents not to assault people. Glassunion Jul 2016 #32

What fascism? Octafish Jul 2016 #18

More reason I have nothing but hatred and distrust of our badge wearing nazis. Feeling the Bern Jul 2016 #21

We can't keep accepting this kind of thing. drm604 Jul 2016 #24

How about the cop who shot and killed a guy The Wizard Jul 2016 #114

John Williams, killed by Ian Burke when he turned to see what the yelling was behind him. uppityperson Jul 2016 #122

Still pisses me off, too. suffragette Jul 2016 #143

So right. This must be addressed in a larger forum than here. Photographer Jul 2016 #121

The solution is simple... Binkie The Clown Jul 2016 #25

Interesting idea sangfroid Jul 2016 #68

I don't blame you for hating the button! I would hate it as well. Stonepounder Jul 2016 #139

+100 Photographer Jul 2016 #142

Big, brave TSA agents beating up on a disabled woman. With a whole government jtuck004 Jul 2016 #26

Oink oink. There's nothing the pigs love more than hurting those weaker than them. FTP. nt backscatter712 Jul 2016 #27

When was the last time we had an Geronimoe Jul 2016 #28

The only reason she's still alive is because she's white. Aristus Jul 2016 #30

Administrative Leave lpbk2713 Jul 2016 #36

Yep... Aristus Jul 2016 #58

As an autistic person this is why I'm scared of the police. Odin2005 Jul 2016 #33

Same here. Rex Jul 2016 #40

Can I just say.. lostnfound Jul 2016 #97

Thanks! Odin2005 Jul 2016 #107

So someone runs from a security checkpoint at an airport and is tackled. Akicita Jul 2016 #34

Did you miss the part about her being disabled? Photographer Jul 2016 #35

I missed the part where her diabilities were obvious and known to the TSA. Akicita Jul 2016 #37

The mother kept trying to tell them, but like fucked up robots they ignored her. Rex Jul 2016 #41

Not swell at all. More of a tragedy. Akicita Jul 2016 #53

wow. niyad Jul 2016 #56

I cannot believe someone just typed that reply on DU. Rex Jul 2016 #63

I just don't like sensationalized stories with misleading headlines meant to incite. Beaten bloody? Akicita Jul 2016 #66

Dude... trumad Jul 2016 #88

she looks pretty fucking bloody to me AntiBank Jul 2016 #108

You keep questioning if she was bloody. Did you even look at the picture? Here uppityperson Jul 2016 #124

What an outrage! smirkymonkey Jul 2016 #144

Seriously? Rex Jul 2016 #62

Just wow Tsiyu Jul 2016 #134

A "mishap"??? Nancyswidower Jul 2016 #111

wtf? passiveporcupine Jul 2016 #125

Reading your posts here on this thread ... Trajan Jul 2016 #152

your consistent rationalization of this quite bemusing... in a morbid and inadequate sort of way. LanternWaste Jul 2016 #48

Should a person who has just set off alarms at a checkpoint indicating she had something metallic on Akicita Jul 2016 #64

Should a person who has just set off alarms at a checkpoint indicating Joe Chi Minh Jul 2016 #84

Her mother was there trying to tell them she has medical issues dflprincess Jul 2016 #117

I would've hoped they had more awareness too. I also wish the mother would have said something Akicita Jul 2016 #128

Did you read the article? dflprincess Jul 2016 #146

Perhaps you did not read the article? passiveporcupine Jul 2016 #126

I am not trying to blame the mother or the girl. I was just thinking that if I set off the scanner Akicita Jul 2016 #129

You appear to be justifying evil and cruelty Tsiyu Jul 2016 #135

I feel sorry for you Angry Dragon Jul 2016 #67

Thank you. Akicita Jul 2016 #72

You are welcome Angry Dragon Jul 2016 #73

Passive aggresive retort. Photographer Jul 2016 #109

They could have listened to her mother. nt tblue37 Jul 2016 #42

wow--your complete lack of sympathy for this disabled person (and do look at the pic) niyad Jul 2016 #49

Post removed Post removed Jul 2016 #60

your words are much more polite than the ones I was thinking. niyad Jul 2016 #65

This situation is completely unacceptable rockfordfile Jul 2016 #71

Yes, so sad. sangfroid Jul 2016 #76

This message was self-deleted by its author sangfroid Jul 2016 #79

It gets worse Aerows Jul 2016 #39

And she was trying to catch a plane to have a BRAIN TUMOR removed! Elmer S. E. Dump Jul 2016 #54

Not quite correct... Glassunion Jul 2016 #61

Well, that's even worse! Thanks for the correction. Elmer S. E. Dump Jul 2016 #86

Beating up a person that is unwell Aerows Jul 2016 #89

It could definitely affect the outcome. Elmer S. E. Dump Jul 2016 #96

It's nearly enough Aerows Jul 2016 #69

Don't. Glassunion Jul 2016 #90

Thanks for the great link. Akicita Jul 2016 #102

Thanks for the link Scootaloo Jul 2016 #132

Memphis-Come for the Blues, Beale st, BBQ & Elvis Separation Jul 2016 #43

Civil lawsuit ... sue the pants off them, collectively and individually Auggie Jul 2016 #45

have 2 different friends with adult disabled children...both children look pretty normal dembotoz Jul 2016 #46

If she was tackled and had her head slammed into the ground Ligyron Jul 2016 #47

soooo, getting one's head slammed into the ground is not a beating? and, when one's niyad Jul 2016 #57

where was her mother to calm the situation? the daughter was hurt in the altercation Demonaut Jul 2016 #75

you might want to read the story. ALL of it. niyad Jul 2016 #150

That look of fear and pain in her face...omg... Roland99 Jul 2016 #50

glad the family is suing these bastards niyad Jul 2016 #55

We should all contact TSA and express our outrage about how this woman was treated red dog 1 Jul 2016 #59

Yes, we should-- This is despicable! whathehell Jul 2016 #105

You're Welcome red dog 1 Jul 2016 #141

I would be unable to convey useful thoughts in word form. Scootaloo Jul 2016 #131

Hopefully they get fired and other penalties are put forth rockfordfile Jul 2016 #70

They need training from someone responsible. lpbk2713 Jul 2016 #78

These are allegations in a lawsuit regarding 30 June 2015 -- struggle4progress Jul 2016 #74

This is so disturbing PatSeg Jul 2016 #82

When you have a hammer for a head shadowmayor Jul 2016 #91

This. Maynar Jul 2016 #93

This is sad beyond belief Warpy Jul 2016 #92

They WANT to hurt us and are looking for an excuse. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2016 #95

THIS^^^^^^ THIS THIS ^^^THIS THIS^^^^!!!!!!! AntiBank Jul 2016 #110

I hope those who committed the assault go to prison for a VERY long time... FixTheProblem Jul 2016 #98

Police Riot. . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 2016 #99

I'm disgusted. raven mad Jul 2016 #100

wowowowowow yourpaljoey Jul 2016 #101

That young lady is terrified. My God. One's immediate instinct is to comfort and calm her. Judi Lynn Jul 2016 #103

A crying shame. Hulk Jul 2016 #104

We Are To Blame billhicks76 Jul 2016 #106

According to the NSA leakers...it's gotten worse since Bush left davidn3600 Jul 2016 #115

Trajectory Always The Same When Two Wings On The Same Bird billhicks76 Jul 2016 #148

There is no need for this. Ever. postatomic Jul 2016 #116

Just plain sad Calculating Jul 2016 #119

As long as we continue to live in a Police State void of rights, mrr303am Jul 2016 #127

K & R Tsiyu Jul 2016 #133

"partially deaf, blind in one eye, paralyzed and easily confused" Liberal_in_LA Jul 2016 #136

When those who are supposed to protect us from terrorists become terrorists, its time... marble falls Jul 2016 #137

I cannot stand to set foot in an airport. JEB Jul 2016 #138

If it makes anyone feel better, christx30 Jul 2016 #140

Message auto-removed Name removed Jul 2016 #145

bin Laden won The Wizard Jul 2016 #147

Dear goddesses, wtf? boston bean Jul 2016 #151