I paid for a TSA KTN, known traveler number, where they fingerprint you and get clearance from the Pope, etc. Yet when I went to Floruda at Thanksgiving I was put through the usual inspection. I asked why I got a KTN, which was printed on my ticket, but fell on deaf ears.

On the way home, in Sarasota, they whisked me right on through. I guess all airports are different. We plan to fly international in October and I'm already dreading what they are going to do to us. I'm with you. Give them respect and keep your mouth shut!