TSA Forces Nipple Ring Removal
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Security flap arises over nipple ring removal
Washington Times
March 29, 2008
By Audrey Hudson - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
yesterday stood by its decision to require a Texas airline passenger to
remove a nipple ring with pliers before boarding a flight, but says more
discreet screening procedures may allow sensitively placed piercings to
be worn in the future.
"TSA acknowledges that our procedures caused difficulty for the
passenger involved and regrets her discomfort with the situation," said
TSA spokesman Christopher White.
"In the future, TSA's procedures will meet the security need while
giving additional flexibility for this kind of screening situation," Mr.
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