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Morning Poll -- TSA Titty-Twister Yukari Miyamae: Hero or Hoodlum?

Yukari Miyamae is a 61-year-old Colorado woman arrested last week after turning the tables on a Transportation Safety Administration agent -- she gave her a titty-twister after refusing a security screening.

Now, the debate is on: is Miyamae a hero or a hoodlum?

For those fed up with getting felt up every time they try to get on an airplane, Miyamae has become a bit of a folk hero. Some are even comparing her to Rosa Parks.

Others feel Miyamae committed a crime, and the sexual assault charge on which she was booked into jail is justified.

Facebook pages supporting both sides of the debate already have been formed (find links to both here), and supporters of Miyamae are raising money to support her legal defense.

We want to know what you think: is Miyamae a hero for turning the tables on the grab-happy TSA, or is she a criminal who assaulted someone whose job is to keep the public safe?

Cast your vote below.

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