Originally Posted by
jkhuggins
Because, when you wear a uniform, you represent the organization that issues the uniform, even when you're off-duty. When you act unprofessionally while wearing a uniform, you convey the impression that those who wear the uniform are unprofessional --- exactly the opposite idea that a uniform is intended to convey.
This isn't unique to TSA, of course. Any uniformed service has rules about what one may do, and not do, while wearing the uniform --- precisely for this reason.
Yes. I once asked a newly retired American naval commander what he most enjoyed about retirement. He replied, "Now I can walk down the street eating an ice cream cone."