Naked pics, loaded guns: Airport security updates

The TSA has found 120 guns in carry-ons this year, more than 90 of which were loaded. They even found a World War II bazooka round in a checked bag at O'Hare. Luckily, it was inert. You might think all the firearms are what's leading to the equal employment opportunity Commission conducting an investigation. But actually, that investigation of system from allegations that the TSA had fostered a "hostile work environment" in 2010 for women and minorities in some regional offices.

Speaking of hostile, cease who hate the so-called naked scanner got some good news and some bad news; but maybe on innovative TSA etiquette class will make security more pleasant! Unless some of those clueless canines get involved.

In other words, security to report lots of news about airport so let's go to the bullet - list:

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Tensions at the TSA

How did this get in my bag: the new year has barely begun but cease have already been caught with knives hidden in pens, hairbrushes and even belt buckles, not to mention all those guns. Stock response: "I forgot."

Stupid comments: Screeners hear all kinds of nutty things, but the joke's on the person making the comment like the guy at Philadelphia International who told the TSA, "I can bring a bomb through here any day I want." Hey what arrested. Could've been worse: on Aussie traveling on Singapore's Tiger Airways which is taken into custody for allegedly using profanity and narrowly escaped punishment by caning.

EEOC investigation: the feds are looking at the TSA's hostile workplace environment to see if it's especially for women and minorities. In fairness, this sprang from allegations that date back to 2010. Maybe things have improved but if not here's hoping this does it. The TSA has said it does not tolerate inequality.