I take at least four flights a year - twice a year I fly to the UK to visit family and friends. Whilst I am aware that the likelihood of being on a plane targeted by terrorists, that possibility does exist.

I would choose the scan to the body search - I had that once when the metal detector went off - and I'll take my chances with the radiation risk. If that is what I have to go through to make my visits to and from the UK so be it.

I must admit that some TSA staff tend to be very dictatorial and could maybe do with learning some people skills. However, there is little option, if one wishes to travel, than to deal with it all with as good grace as possible, particularly, for me, when the alternative is not to visit with my family on a regular basis.

If TSA staff are proved to be abusing their positions then action needs to be taken. Otherwise, find another means of transport because the likelihood of making changes by protesting is less than a snowball's chance in hell and you'll probably invite the ire of fellow passengers who get held up while you are making a fuss.