I had a laptop vanish at LGA a few years ago. Mostly the same story, down to the "sue us if you don't like it". And it was LGA, so the TSA "agents" were also as

I had a laptop vanish at LGA a few years ago. Mostly the same story, down to the "sue us if you don't like it". And it was LGA, so the TSA "agents" were also assholes. I generally don't fly with a laptop anymore. I bring an (encrypted) drive and borrow a machine. Only had one occasion when they asked for the drive to be taken out of my bag. Considering current "security" at the border, I guess I need to buy an old feature phone as well for crossing the border. Although for fun, I'm very tempted to fill an old iPhone with choice commentary on what I think of the TSA.