As a regular flying commuter I must say yes TSA sucks donkey balls...
However... I personally have never been grouped or strip searched... yes I have been singled out for a random pat down and had my carry on swabbed for explosives.
I would gladly pay more for a "no-fault" low security flight where I don't have to go through the indignity and long lines of the mock "security" the TSA supposedly provides.
I would also like to point out that PDX is my regular stop... and they are by far the friendliest TSA folks I have met (nice airport too).
I'm afraid the TSA is like taxes... every one hates it, but it will never go away.