PSA: TSA photos are optional

This is just a friendly reminder that the photo that TSA takes of each passenger when checking ID is optional . They claim that the photo is not stored after identity is verified, but 1) that's not really how storage works, 2) I doubt it, and 3) even if facial recognition is everywhere, I'm trying to turn it down where I'm given a choice. Keep in mind: You must inform the TSA agent before stepping…