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GNU Screen does not work when su'ing from root to a normal user

Is it normal, that when I am logged in as root, and the used su user, I can't access that users screen sessions? In this case, screen complains about it not having permissions on /dev/pts/x. I ...
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Is it secure to leave a root shell running in detached screen session?

I'm curious about the security of leaving a root shell running inside a detached screen session. I typically never do this. Aside from the potential of my non-root user account being compromised ...