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I flew out of Newark twice last month, and both times I was the only person who requested a hand screening, and both times the TSA employee doing the screening just seemed pissed off with me for making them do it.

It does seem that sadly most people will just accept what ever ridiculous rules are forced upon them,

This was pretty much my experience as well. Also, a lot of the time, these TSA folks were just kids. I wouldn't be surprised if most of them are still barely out of high school.

I request a hand screening every time I fly as well. But I don't kid myself into thinking I'm effecting change.