Careful, it doesn't rest solely upon the perception of the victim either. Based on what my OP has already stirred up, it looks like there's a point of friction

Careful, it doesn't rest solely upon the perception of the victim either. Based on what my OP has already stirred up, it looks like there's a point of friction where circumstance, intent of assailant and perception of victim interesct. Lively debate will no doubt ensue because when it come to this TSA patdown thing, these variables are all over the map.