I thought Dartz might be not be American, but that's advice the Americans in the crowd can consider. (And, like the rest of the world, the NSA is spying on you too)
I haven't had any real problems with the airport security, either at National Airport or Washinton-Dulles. So far as I can tell, the security is much more strict in more conservative parts of the country, rather than high risk areas. Note that TSA agents have law-enforcement powers but are also among the lowest paid employees in the government. So don't make jokes around them of any kind. And keep an eye on your belongings after they go in the scanners -- the TSA people stealing things from travelers is more common than it should be. But the reputation for slow lines isn't really deserved any more. Half an hour is the absolute longest I've had to wait in line for security Disneyland, though you should always be prepared for longer times.
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Quote: TSA employees are harried, overworked, paid to be paranoid -- and have law enforcement powers. Do not make their day worse, because they will return the favor tenfold.
I haven't had any real problems with the airport security, either at National Airport or Washinton-Dulles. So far as I can tell, the security is much more strict in more conservative parts of the country, rather than high risk areas. Note that TSA agents have law-enforcement powers but are also among the lowest paid employees in the government. So don't make jokes around them of any kind. And keep an eye on your belongings after they go in the scanners -- the TSA people stealing things from travelers is more common than it should be. But the reputation for slow lines isn't really deserved any more. Half an hour is the absolute longest I've had to wait in line for security Disneyland, though you should always be prepared for longer times.
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