[Superman]

Glenn, you may be aware that I work at the airport. Here are some interesting observations. When TSA decided to hire a army of local people to become the airport's security staff, the local applicant pool consisted of individuals who were, at the time, unemployed. Even with their TSA jackets off, they bear a striking resemblance to the people who are still unemployed. It appears as though they may have been in a hurry.

While background checks take perhaps a week or two for security badges here, it apparently took about three months for the security checks of the new security staff. When the results came back, about 30% of those hired had to be dismissed.

Before the second tower fell, I was imagining that there should be some Israeli airport security experts already on their way to America. I guess not.

Glenn, security is no different from any other issue. In our country it's a glamour contest. I like the name you chose for this thread. We prefer smoke, mirrors and holograms over substance. We want politics to look like the commercials on TV.