The guy wanted to draw attention to the privacy issues connected with what he calls the government's "senseless" efforts to detect terrorists. He obviously was looking for trouble - and notoriety - by keeping his camera phone turned on during much of the incident at San Diego International Airport. And he's gotten his wish - the video is all over the Internet. By the way, nice job by the TSA folks who sounded perfectly courteous and professional in dealing with this clown.
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