TSA Memes That Explain Why DIA Crotch-Groping Investigation Has Gone National

Since we first told you about the firing of two TSA agents over an alleged scheme at Denver International Airport to allow a male officer to grope the crotches of cute men, the story has gone national. And it's not going away anytime soon. Reports have surfaced about more alleged...
By Michael RobertsApril 16, 2015
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Since we first told you about the firing of two TSA agents over an alleged scheme at Denver International Airport to allow a male officer to grope the crotches of cute men, the story has gone national, with networks such as CNN giving the reports big play.

And the subject’s not going away anytime soon.

Reports have surfaced about more alleged victims contacting Denver police.

In addition, criminal charges remain a possibility.

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It’s no surprise that this inquiry struck such a chord. Complaints about over-zealous TSA pat-downs have circulated for years, as have memes ridiculing the practice.

Here are nine more examples.

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword‘s news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor’s degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master’s degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

michaelrobertscolo@gmail.com

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