Minimal TSA Protests Fail To Delay DFW Operations

IRVING (CBSDFW.COM) - All the talk of frustrated Americans protesting passenger screening procedures at U.S. airports barely caused a ripple at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Wednesday.

Many residents have complained that the Transportation Security Administration's newly instituted X-Ray screenings and pat-downs are invasive and unnecessary.

The plan Wednesday was for groups of protestors to congregate at airports across the nation to slow down the screening process and send a message regarding the use of imaging machines, which can see through clothing.

Many travelers at DFW Airport Wednesday, however, had a different opinion of the new screening efforts.

"As we're traveling during the holidays, I'd rather see the extra security than wonder who may have gotten on the flight with what," said traveler Michael Robinson.

There were only about five protestors at DFW, and they did not spur any logjams or prompt many travelers to reject the screenings. But protestors like Dax Deal still diligently tried to get their point across.

"No other agency can do this to you," Seal said. "Now the government is saying we can take a naked picture of you without probable cause."

An estimated 165,000 travelers were expected to fly in and out on about 1,800 flights through the airport on the day before Thanksgiving. TSA officials said objections to screenings or pat-downs were minimal.

"Whatever is necessary for safety, as long as I'm not being taken advantage of, I'm OK with that," said traveler Jennifer Medina.