In my opinion it's the security staff airside screening airport workers who are the numpties. Unbelieveable attitudes.
When I worked in the UK, this was most def. the case. I used to hate the security process as aircrew.
Now, having moved away from the UK, I have been 'patted down' once in the past year and have never queued.
A lovely and respectful way to start work and another unspoken about benefit I enjoy each day.