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Airport Security . . . or is it?

Hats off to Justina - a member of the security team at the Calgary International Airport.  I had the privilege of meeting her this week, and I must say that she made pretty darn sure she followed every single rule in the book, and then some, when it was my turn to pass through her little kingdom. Too bad other security officers don't do the same. Justina confiscated my half-used tube of expensive hand cream, and my nearly empty jar of Vicks Vapo Rub.  When I indicated my ticked-offedness, she proceeded to search my carry-on bag and my purse as if she were looking for gold.  She was rude, unprofessional, refused to answer my questions, and I think she was disappointed that she did not find anything in my bags other than the usual female stuff. I felt totally violated. Now don't misunderstand.  I am not in disagreement with Transport Canada's rules and regulations when it comes to what can or cannot be taken on board an aircraft.  But, I have traveled throug...