Flying today in BF lgw-iah-phx, I couldn't help but notice while walking through immigration I see that the US Immigration officers are armed. Why?? Anyone they encounter is coming off a security cleared flight. I guess I don't know why they are packing heat.

Rant # 2. The walking escalators. Why do people stand like it's a ride? Are we that lazy in this country? I'm not talking about elders or others who have difficulty walking. I'm talking about folks who have zero problems walking but are too lazy to do so.