TSA Misconduct on the Rise
Up 26 percent over three years
Their job is to keep air travelers safe in the wake of the September 11, 2001, attacks. But just how good of a job are they doing?
A new government report says misconduct by Transportation Security Administration workers has increased more than 26% in the last three years.
Some of the most serious violations include: Employees sleeping on the job, letting family and friends go without being screened, leaving work without permission and stealing.
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Sounds like they need to post "political commissioners" on each shift to report on their actions.
That or just impose consequences for unacceptable behavior...if only we had some codified set of standards we expect all citizens to adhere to. We could even establish a Para military organization to enforce those standards. Heck I bet they'll even be able to get a grip on all those extra dogs people have terrorizing their yards and homes.