TSA socks controllers in the gut

Denver Post ^ | 11/14/2006 | Jim Spencer

[endthematrix]

DIA is one of the stranger things in conspiracy theories! What the heck is up with that. Between DIA and the various 9/11 memorials, I can't help it but believe that planning stuff like those doesn't happen by coincidence.

[endthematrix]

What's really interesting in this story is that there is plenty of "bad blood" between TSA, FAA and NATCA. TSA dislikes FAA because they are treated as a bastard child and NATCA lobby is crying that FAA is going to privatize air traffic.

[Vigilanteman]

Well, even this documented stupidity at DIA doesn't compare to the stupidy of Muzzies in TSA uniforms at DTW-- hired and paid for by your airline ticket taxes.

[CindyDawg]

I'll have to get back with you on that. The labor board disagrees, but what else is new?

[Enterprise]

The Government - of the absurd, by the absurd, and for the absurd. But hey - it beats digging ditches.

[Gondring]

What a dumb rule...It's a well known fact that terrorists are incapable of sealing a bomb inside a can. </sarc>

[CindyDawg]

Huh. It's a lot of double talk but it looks like you are right. The DOL does say it isn't a break if they aren't completely relieved of duty though. I did see a transportation exception. These guys aren't technically driving or flying but I wonder if they would be under the umbrella?

[endthematrix]

IIRC, if you're employed in a capacity that requires you attn, you are entitled to have a lunch and breaks, but it it's a "working lunch." I don't believe a working away from a job is a FED law.

[endthematrix]

Got it, thanks!

[ReignOfError]

An idea. That bus bypasses the TSA checkpoints, right? If I were one of the drivers of that bus, I would set up a service to deliver meals from nearby restaurants (or even grocery stores) to the controllers. Take orders by phone or fax, tack on a small gratuity, and deliver the food at scheduled times.

A dumb person's policy is often a clever person's opportunity.

[Sundog]

I gotta remember to include this in a book I write.

[The Duke]

AMAZING - next thing you know we'll be aggressively going after and imprisoning our own border patrol agents.

Oh...wait...been there, done that!

The inmates are certainly in control of the asylum in modern day America.

[185JHP]

Tax revenues paid for that stuff...

[Thud]

I feel safer!

[Lancey Howard]

[BulletBobCo]

Sting ping for you.