Why do they screen everyone?
Jul 8, 2009 | 6:08 pm
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Some guesstimates can be made about TSORon.
Served in the Air Force for 13 some odd years if I recall what he has posted. Was an MP. Left the military service.
Now why would someone check out at that point? How about high year tenure of 14 years if a person does not promote to E-6 or higher.
Most people who enlist in the service do so right out of high school. Some may obtain additional education and degrees during a career. Most do not.
Just a guess but TSORon could certainly confirm or deny such since he rails about others education.
Served in the Air Force for 13 some odd years if I recall what he has posted. Was an MP. Left the military service.
Now why would someone check out at that point? How about high year tenure of 14 years if a person does not promote to E-6 or higher.
Most people who enlist in the service do so right out of high school. Some may obtain additional education and degrees during a career. Most do not.
Just a guess but TSORon could certainly confirm or deny such since he rails about others education.
Jul 8, 2009 | 7:16 pm
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I'll go one further: either we did our job at the checkpoint or we did not. The focus must remain at the checkpoint. Screening anywhere else beyond the checkpoint is counterproductive. We're taking manpower away from the checkpoint where it is needed most in order to re-screen passengers at the gates.
As for your scenario, I don't see that happening unless someone bypasses the security checkpoint. And that makes it a different scenario involving different players.
As for your scenario, I don't see that happening unless someone bypasses the security checkpoint. And that makes it a different scenario involving different players.
Jul 8, 2009 | 7:17 pm
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Jul 8, 2009 | 7:47 pm
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I'm trying to figure out how this is yours or anyone else's business. Some of the forum members in here lament over the requirement to present a photo ID as if it were the end of freedom and liberty yet seem to have no problem speculating into what is clearly a private matter just because TSORon is a TSA employee. How hypocritical! How truly stupid! Talk about lack of principles!
Bart, you and I disagree a lot, but you're always civil and respectful. One thing I've learned from extensive world travel: treat people with respect and they treat you with respect. When, in a thread like this, people specifically identify themselves as working for TSA, mutual respect becomes particularly important. I have no particular interest in TSORon's background, and have never asked him about it. However, he's the one who put it on the table.
Jul 8, 2009 | 7:57 pm
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I'm trying to figure out how this is yours or anyone else's business. Some of the forum members in here lament over the requirement to present a photo ID as if it were the end of freedom and liberty yet seem to have no problem speculating into what is clearly a private matter just because TSORon is a TSA employee. How hypocritical! How truly stupid! Talk about lack of principles!
If you're taking this personally, pilgrim, it is meant to be personal. You crossed a line, and I'm calling you out on it.
If you had any shred of integrity, you'd come back and edit out your post and just drop the subject.
I'm not holding my breath.
If you're taking this personally, pilgrim, it is meant to be personal. You crossed a line, and I'm calling you out on it.
If you had any shred of integrity, you'd come back and edit out your post and just drop the subject.
I'm not holding my breath.
He can either put up or shut up. I would say the analysis of his education based on his probable military service is accurate, unless Ron wants to prove otherwise.
Jul 8, 2009 | 8:38 pm
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I'm trying to figure out how this is yours or anyone else's business. Some of the forum members in here lament over the requirement to present a photo ID as if it were the end of freedom and liberty yet seem to have no problem speculating into what is clearly a private matter just because TSORon is a TSA employee. How hypocritical! How truly stupid! Talk about lack of principles!
If you're taking this personally, pilgrim, it is meant to be personal. You crossed a line, and I'm calling you out on it.
If you had any shred of integrity, you'd come back and edit out your post and just drop the subject.
I'm not holding my breath.
If you're taking this personally, pilgrim, it is meant to be personal. You crossed a line, and I'm calling you out on it.
If you had any shred of integrity, you'd come back and edit out your post and just drop the subject.
I'm not holding my breath.
Ronnie crossed that line...actually Ronnie drew the line then crossed it...in plenty of posts.
He made the comment to me and I called him on it; aside from the fact he failed and fails to answer basic, direct, non SSI questions. His cut and paste from non-sequitur topics is not an answer.
None of us will drop the subject when Ron brings it up and acts as if he has some sort of expertise in the matter, which so far, he has shown he does not.
Ron's background is suspect which is gleened from his public posts and private PMs to me and others.
Ron opened the door; let him be a big boy and answer for it.
If you have a problem with it move on.
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Jul 8, 2009 | 8:42 pm
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I'm trying to figure out how this is yours or anyone else's business. Some of the forum members in here lament over the requirement to present a photo ID as if it were the end of freedom and liberty yet seem to have no problem speculating into what is clearly a private matter just because TSORon is a TSA employee. How hypocritical! How truly stupid! Talk about lack of principles!
If you're taking this personally, pilgrim, it is meant to be personal. You crossed a line, and I'm calling you out on it.
If you had any shred of integrity, you'd come back and edit out your post and just drop the subject.
I'm not holding my breath.
If you're taking this personally, pilgrim, it is meant to be personal. You crossed a line, and I'm calling you out on it.
If you had any shred of integrity, you'd come back and edit out your post and just drop the subject.
I'm not holding my breath.
TSORon is the person who called themselves a "Security Expert".
TSORon has questioned others education.
I didn't ask TSORon to post anything of a personal nature.
Don't think I have any reason to edit anything.
If I was a TSO Trainer I think I would be more concerned about not caring about poorly trained TSO's.
I agree don't hold your breath, you would die!
Just saying Bart!
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Jul 8, 2009 | 10:18 pm
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I'm trying to figure out how this is yours or anyone else's business. Some of the forum members in here lament over the requirement to present a photo ID as if it were the end of freedom and liberty yet seem to have no problem speculating into what is clearly a private matter just because TSORon is a TSA employee.
Jul 9, 2009 | 4:36 am
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Once again when Ron tells us we don't have the education to understand something its fine, but when we question what his education is no answer is required. Being ex-military is not a free pass in life.