I am sorry for your experience and understand you wnating to see your kids off etc..

BUT!

A) NOBODY! should be allowed past security without a ticket for any reason period.
B) This is the way its gonna be so get used to it.
C) If you think this is bad try flying with El AL
D) There will be another 911 so belly up to the slots and hope you don't hit the jackpot.
E) Memories are real short
F) Most of the same anti TSA this and thats cried foul on Sept 12 so grains of salt must be taken with these chronic whiners
G) If your kids were on the planes on Sept 11 youd be singing a different tune.
H) flying is a privilage and is not guaranteed by anyones constitution.
I) I think security and the ignorance of the TSA doesn't go far enough this is no game and pleasantness doesn't count. I anin't shopping a Macy's.
J) Security maybe a joke and butt covering but its all we got

Conclusion:

Take A Bus, Simple.

Flip