Originally Posted by
TSORon
You sir are reading far too much into a simple question. I posted it because it caused me to think, it caused me to view the question from a different direction, and to reassess my own opinion on the subject.
I posted it because I thought that the folks here might be able to glean some measure of the truth in an otherwise polarized debate, that they might have a moment of pause and a thoughtful response. Intelligent debate. I honestly should have known better.
I honestly hope that they are doing all of this as well. I am a very small cog in the great machine of life. I can’t tell you what the policy makers are thinking, what they are trying to achieve other than what they release for public consumption. I can give you the benefit of my experience, my expertise, and my opinion, but I can’t guarantee what’s going to happen next week at any checkpoint, not even my own. No one at my level can. I call myself TSORon because I have chosen to not hide the fact that I am a TSO, or what I do, or where my knowledge comes from. I am not a senior anything here, just another worker-bee, and have never said otherwise. And “held to a different standard” be dammed. If the folks here choose to do so then that is their choice, not mine. I have my own standards, and I’ll stick to those thank you.
Now, the original question is not one that I have ever seen in this forum. Not once. Given its uniqueness, and its thought provoking nature, I decided to share it with an audience that might just see it for more than what it is. I have no doubt that is has done just that, you coming out of your lurker-hood as you have proves this. No matter your personal opinions on this matter, it has caused you to comment when you otherwise most likely would have not. This makes the original post worth-while.
Hi TSORon. Thanks for responding to my post. Many of us on both sides can appreciate a thought provoking post. Why not just mention at the get-go that you're trying to provoke some conversation or even add a "What do you think?" before submitting it? I can understand not wanting to "taint" the post with your own perspective, but it would make create less confusion.
You have to admit, you do seem to be controversial around here. I'm not sure that's deserved but you know it's because you self-identify as TSO. I think that's a good thing but I can see it causes you some grief. There are still some people on FT who are interested to hear opinions from all sides. I can't speak for anyone else, but that's how I learn.
BTW, I don't mean to beat you up, but I had almost forgot about the condescending and combative use of sir until I read your post. I see you've been using it a lot lately. Saying "you sir" is normally proceeded by a good thrashing, often with a walking stick. It was a not uncommon practice in the 19th century. If you really want to be respectful, I'd drop the "you" part and just use Sir or use language like the rest of us "I'm sorry, but you're wrong....." "Thank you for your opinion, but..."
You may be a small cog in the great machine, but we all have the power to influence our environment in small ways. Most of us, myself included, have to lead by example. We all make small choices every day. I'm sure you do too. In your case, it might be the decision you make every day to say a kind word to someone (coworker or passenger) and being professional instead of snapping at someone and making their day difficult. I don't just mention this because you're in government, but there are many studies that show how a work environment can turn sour because of the lack of positive leadership by even one person.
BTW, "
coming out of my lurker-hood"? Is that really what you think of me? And here I thought I've been so nice to you. I really see myself more as that flea in the carpet that jumps up and bites your ankle to remind you that I'm down here.
