... if the above posts are representative of the reception Pilots give Screeners ...a
Let me assure you that very little that is written on this forum is representative of Professional Pilots.
I and every other pilot I have witnessed walk through security exhibit nothing but courtesy with security screeners, usually a mutual friendly "good morning" and a smile and a knowing nod as the passenger in front tries to walk through wearing a studded dog collar and holds up the whole show for everyone.
There would be numerous occasions when we are forced to delay flights and annoy passengers for various reasons that don't make much sense to us on the day either, but it is our job to adhere to similar policies of rules and procedures as you do, many of which are also written by government bureaucrats with little to no positive impact on actual safety.
Thank you for helping us keep the skies safe, my friend.