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TSA V. Fliers: 'Notorious Face-Offs'

Callie Schweitzer |
November 24, 2010 | 9:10 p.m. PST

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The Transportation Security Administration is facing intense scrutiny for recent changes in airport security measures.

The full-body scans and pat-downs have been called demoralizing and unnecessary.

In light of all the controversy surrounding the new measures, MSNBC has a good roundup of "notorious face-offs" between TSA screeners and fliers.

So who made the cut?

1. Don't touch "my junk" guy

2. The breast cancer survivor who had to show her prosthetic breast

3. The retired teacher whose urostomy bag burst

4. The "boxer rebellion" guy

5. The shirtless boy who was patted down

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