Should Airports 'Opt Out' of TSA Screenings?

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Apparently it is well within legal guidelines for airports to 'opt out,' of TSA screenings and privately hire 1 of 5 "pre-approved," private screening companies. And while the private screening companies would still have to adhere to TSA guidelines, some feel that the private companies will provide a better service and would ease a certain amount of the tension that has recently begun to mount between travelers and the TSA.

One airport in Orlando, FL has already decided to opt out of TSA screenings and plans to hire on one of the private screening companies. This story says that the changes could take full effect within the upcoming year.

So, what do you all think? Should your local airport follow suit? Would a crotch groping from a "private screening" firm be more acceptable than one generously provided by the TSA?

The backlash continues over those new TSA screening measures, and now one Central Florida airport has decided to go with a private security screening firm.

"All of our due diligence shows it's the way to go," said Larry Dale, the director of the Sanford Airport Authority. "You're going to get better service at a better price and more accountability and better customer service."
Dale says he will be sending a letter requesting to opt out from TSA screening, and instead the airport will choose one of the five approved private screening companies to take over.

...The TSA points out that even if an airport decides to use a private firm for security, the screeners still must follow TSA guidelines. That would include using enhanced pat-downs and the full-body scanners if they are installed at the airport.

Sanford Airport to Opt Out of TSA Screening