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[lithera]

I have a question for all fo you.

We used to have people called "sky marshals" on planes before we installed metal detectors and such in airports. They were armed US Marshals who rode on airplanes to make things safer and to make people feel secure.

I've heard rumors of them thinking to re-institute them.

What do you think - good idea, bad idea and why?

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[rfjason.livejournal.com]

Sky Marshals are a good idea, always.

But, we should reinforce the notion of the PEOPLE behind the electronics need to work hard, and be paid better.

Many X-Ray technicians at airports earn less than their McDonald's counterparts. LESS. What's the motivation to do a good job when there hasn't been a hijacking in 10 years here? None.

Granted, these were simple knives. But, standard procedure is to search carry-on luggage, take ANYTHING that looks like a weapon and move it to standard holding for luggage. The devices are then returned to the owners after the flight. Very simple. But, we don't do that because it's too cumbersome of a task when you're trying to move as many people as you can through the system.

Oh well. Lot of good it does now.