Wednesday, February 3, 2010

CBS Investigation: US Air Marshalls Complain Of Rampant Racism, Sexism, And Incompentence Within The Agency


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Marshals Fight Battle In Air And On Ground -- CBS News

CBS News Investigation Reveals Rampant Sexism, Racism within Agency; U.S. Protection Being "Squandered," Says One Air Marshal.

CBS) The Federal Air Marshal Service is considered the last line of defense in our nation's aviation security. Its mission: to deploy armed, undercover agents on selected domestic and international flights to protect against a terrorist threat.

But a CBS News investigation has found the agency is fighting a battle not just up in the air but in its own backyard as well.

"How would you describe the management in the air marshal service?" CBS News chief investigative correspondent Armen Keteyian asked a current air marshal.

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My Comment: After spending billions (and continue to spend billions) to protect our airlines .... this is what appears to be the eventual outcome.

Sighhh .... one more reason to be frustrated (and angry) on how Government spends our tax dollars.

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