Aviation Bill to Federalize Workers

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[freedomcrusader]

The stupid party doing stupid things again. How could Bush and the House Republicans cave so massively on this?

See the following thread on the difficulties of firing these idiots once they become Federal employees:

SUPREME COURT GOES POSTAL

[stubernx98]

Well, there goes any chance at airport security.

[flamefront]

All airport screeners would become federal employees within two years.

The Pubbies cave again!

[BunnySlippers]

I don't understand. I thought this was not passed. What happened?

[Dane]

Under the tentative deal, the government would take immediate responsibility for the oversight of screeners. Within two years all screeners would become employees of the federal government. However, individual airports that meet strict federal standards could opt out of the system and use local law enforcement officials or private security firms for screening functions

[Digger]

Told you so. One more time repeat after me - the "Two-party Cartel".

[freedomcrusader]

Also, no word on armed pilots. Since the AP didn't say it was defeated, and trumpet that fact, that leaves me to hold out some hope that arming pilots made it out of conference. On the other hand, the fact that the pubbies caved on federalizing security personnel, argues against that hope.

[VRWC_minion]

Read closer

However, individual airports that meet strict federal standards could opt out of the system and use local law enforcement officials or private security firms for screening functions.

[freedomcrusader]

Yeah, like that'll happen. And if it doesn't happen in your city, then forget about security.

[Dane]

Yeah, like that'll happen. And if it doesn't happen in your city, then forget about security.

Huh?

[freedomcrusader]

I'll believe it when I see it. What are the 'strict standards'? If the AP is calling them strict, then they're probably impossible to meet. What incentive, other than none apparent, do the local folks have to keep it local as opposed to going Federal?

[freedomcrusader]

The chances that anyone will meet the 'strict federal standards' are slim to nil.

[boomop1]

Now we all can feel better knowing the same organization that no sane person would want to run their business will now be employing government workers to screen luggage, we are in deep sh@@.

[wny]

No brains, no balls.

[NittanyLion]

However, individual airports that meet strict federal standards could opt out of the system and use local law enforcement officials or private security firms for screening functions

It'll be interesting to see these standards. That will be the most telling part of this agreement.

[VRWC_minion]

What are the 'strict standards'?

This is what the GOP argued for. Strict standards that would be oversaw by federals.

If the AP is calling them strict, then they're probably impossible to meet.

The AP writer probably never read it.

What incentive, other than none apparent, do the local folks have to keep it local as opposed to going Federal?

Cost.

[freedomcrusader]

Even then, what's the incentive to remain private, when the feds will pay all these folks their salary and you don't have to? What's the incentive to remain private and even try to meet the standards?

Also, some cities may meet the standards and the rest won't. Will you like living in a city where the employees are federal? You won't have a choice of an airport with non-federal employees if you want to fly...

[Graewoulf]

The cowardly republicans again agree to increase the size of the federal non-military payroll, and thus increase the tax burden on the living and all future unborn generations of Americans.

Cowardly republicans who compromise away our great Republic are truly the dung on the bottom of a liberal's shoe.

It is time to start petitions to recall all of these cowardly republicans!

[freedomcrusader]

What cost? Employees paid for by the Feds versus we pay the employees, we pay the costs of meeting some 'strict standard'? Of course the locals are going to let it all go to the Feds.

[VRWC_minion]

What cost? Employees paid for by the Feds versus we pay the employees, we pay the costs of meeting some 'strict standard'? Of course the locals are going to let it all go to the Feds.

I assumed that the additional charge on passengers would be available to pay for a private security company and the airport would pocket the difference or offer lower fare.