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TSA Forced Wounded Marine to Remove Prosthetic Limbs

Transportation Security Administration inspectors forced a wounded Marine who lost both of his legs in an IED blast and who was in a wheelchair to remove his prosthetic legs at one point, and at another point to stand painfully on his legs while his wheelchair was examined, according to a complaint a congressman has registered with the TSA.

Source: Washington Times. Read full article. (link)

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