Originally Posted by
Phrantic
I'd rather the CBSA spend taxpayer money on protective vests then relying on airport screeners from Lahore, Pakistan. A direct flight to terminal 3.
Indeed! Switchblades, firearms, throwing stars, etc. are all found in baggage all the time.
I should also add that whether I am wearing a vest, looking "intimidating", or not does not have any influence of how I do my job.