Just got lectured by Security guy at airport to quit my E-Cig...

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cherrycakes

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ive flown a lot, and from my experience, its best to just nod and let these people have their way. its not worth getting your device confiscated and getting in trouble at an airport is the worst of all places whether warranted or not.


I wonder if being a jerk to people is required in the job description.
most of the time it seems like it..
between that and the scanners and the groping, I try to avoid flying if at all possible.
 

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Unfortunately I've run into a lot of ex smokers just like this guy! Wanna lecture me about how they quite and tell me I should quite the nic cuz it'll kill me. I've tried educating them about it and they don't listen. So I've given up, and just nod and have a vape while they go on their spiel. :toast: Don't let the man get you down lol!
 

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I wonder if being a jerk to people is required in the job description.
most of the time it seems like it..
between that and the scanners and the groping, I try to avoid flying if at all possible.

I think being a jerk is in fact a requirement, for most federal agencies. Right there with ya on the flying, too.
 
My guess is that he was just super jealous. Not only were you getting on a flight, but you could also afford a PV and thus still be able to get your nic fix. He quit cold turkey because he had no alternative, and while he obviously needs some nicotine in his life, working for the TSA he can't afford to buy a PV. Just be thankful he didn't confiscate yours. :)
 

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I wonder if being a jerk to people is required in the job description.
most of the time it seems like it..
between that and the scanners and the groping, I try to avoid flying if at all possible.

airports are some of the riskiest places in the world and there needs to be security. the problem comes in when the hiring standards are comparable to mcdonalds and you give too much power to people that dont use it effectively.

if a choice has to be made, i choose to keep my provari vs trying to get the last word on someone who might falsely arrest me just for giving him an attitude.
 
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