These "stories", aren't made up by marshal's. The stories are written by and or reported by regular passengers. Mrs Jacobson's article is a prime example. You dont' hear of reports by marshal's other than what needs to be corrected to ensure their safety; ie dress code. F.L.E.O.A is the organization bringing this to light, not individual marshal's. Congress mandated the FAM program as it is today, post 9/11. Wouldn't it be better to work with them and promote confidence in traveling public than to berate the people who are there to to protect the aircraft? Most people, including me, like knowing they are there.