TSA is removing chairs from checkpoints, said the American Federation of Government Employees TSA Council 100, which represents workers and criticized the move as a “disregard for workers’ rights and safety" and added the chairs “serve as basic ergonomic and safety support for officers that stand and walk on hard surfaces all day.”
TSA confirmed the decision, saying: “This welcome change reinforces both our security posture and our commitment to hospitality by having these officers on their feet and alert. All officers must meet fitness for duty requirements to be capable of performing their vital national security function.”
Ok, so you hate the fascist enforcer, but think for a second. When you’re in an airport, you’re stuck with them. Pissing them off is like poking an angry dog that’s harassing your neighborhood, It’s only going to get people hurt. Anything short of removing the dog from the neighborhood is just going to make things worse.
If I’m going to have to suffer a jailer, I’d rather they be fat and happy and willing to let things slide than pissed off, in pain, and trying to take it out on me.