Pistole Disputes "Thousands Standing Around"
Dec 28, 2011, 10:32 am
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yet the agents themselves seem to be aware of how they are perceived. At least from the "beaten dog" demeanor of many I've seen around the airports once they're not at checkpoints. I believe they know how they are regarded by other people. guilty consciences maybe.
Dec 28, 2011, 1:51 pm
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Let's not forget that Chertoff is still very much involved, given his firm's relationship with NoS manufacturers. I consider that one of the biggest TSA-era scandals.
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Dec 28, 2011, 8:39 pm
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No, because they will claim the document was never officially promulgated.
FOIA is a massive joke. Every President comes into office, promising to be more transparent, and within 6 months, word comes down quietly that things are going to be tightened up in favor of non-disclosure.
FOIA is a massive joke. Every President comes into office, promising to be more transparent, and within 6 months, word comes down quietly that things are going to be tightened up in favor of non-disclosure.
Dec 29, 2011, 9:35 am
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Dec 30, 2011, 11:26 am
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The answer to every question on FT about why the TSA exists, why we have these stupid pat-downs, liquid restrictions, etc.:
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While no successful terrorist attack using a plane has occurred since Sept. 11, elected officials would be reluctant to decrease the amount of security in airports, Jeffrey R. Sural, a former congressional liaison to the TSA now with Alston and Bird LLP in Washington, said in an interview.
“If the mandates were repealed, and the TSA had a pure risk-based strategy, it would not need as many people,” Sural said. “Politically, that’s still not sellable.”
“If the mandates were repealed, and the TSA had a pure risk-based strategy, it would not need as many people,” Sural said. “Politically, that’s still not sellable.”