And as always, somebody has to pay for it, meaning us -> taxes. Secondly, just because you're a government employee doesn't mean you can't be bribed.
-----Original Message-----
From: Benjamin Scott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2001 10:14 AM
To: NT System Admin Issues
Subject: Airport security (was: The idiocy continues!)
On Thu, 13 Sep 2001, Phillips, Glen wrote:
> I've noticed that in amongst all the criticism of poor security at
> Boston airport, no-one has suggested paying the people who operate the
> metal detector screens and x-ray machines a bit more than what they
> currently get (which is reported as on a par with someone who flips
> burgers in a diner).
I have seen mentioned several times that the people supposedly guarding
air-travel security are minimum wage workers who have not been trained.
Many are calling for the government to take over airport security.
Myself, I think that makes sense. One of the functions of government is
to protect the people, i.e., to establish and maintain a police force. The
government already patrols roads, trains, and general property. To me, it
makes sense to extend that same protection to air travel.
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Ben Scott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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