And what if this is the one who does commit another crime? I have to disagree with you. We can't just assume that everyone who leaves the system has been rehabilitated when it comes to our security; we can't take those chances. The problem with our judicial system is that once you've been slapped on the wrist you're free to do as you please again. Everone knows this and that's why our courts and prisons are so full of repeat offenders. If people thought the punishment would be harsh and lasting they'd think twice before committing the crime. Once you commit a felony you should not be allowed common, every day privileges anymore, especially not when it comes to the matter of security.

Because 49 USC 44936(b) prohibits issuance of SIDA badges to people convicted of specific crimes.

And I have trouble finding a job because of a 10 year old misdeamenor??? Should probably apply with the TSA .

Dude--"and what if this is the one to commit another crime?" What kind of a stupid comment is that? Are you thinking that the people who committed the 9-11 attacks all had police records? That people who have never been arrest will never commit a crime? You are truly one naive SOB if that's actually what you think.

Good point. Also, a portion of felons in this country would never even been convicted if they had proper representation. Society demands that these people play by the rules of our society but what chance do they have if most jobs are not available to them. I bet a lot of these unforgiving fucks "including the cops that arrested them" have done something as bad if not worse then many of these felons but just have never payed the price for it. Just keep denying these people jobs until they are forced into a life of crime just to afford the basic necessities that we all take for granted. Treating people like criminals even after they have payed their debt is a sure fire way to force them to commit more crimes in the future. If treating people like animals makes you feel better about yourself, don't complain when these people decide that they may as well act like the animals you portray them to be.

ONCE AGAIN OUR NEWS MEDIA SETS THE TONE. FOR ALL WE KNOW THE INDIVIDUAL IN QUESTION MAY HAVE EARNED THE MEDAL OF HONOR ON HIS 19TH BIRTHDAY AND WENT ON TO BE A VERY DECENT PERSON. ON THE OTHER HAND HE MIGHT BE A COMPLETE SCUMBAG. WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE ALL THE FACTS. VERY POOR REPORTING..BUT THAT IS STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE IN THIS DAY AND AGE.

I have no idea how this person got through the HR department. A background check is needed to work for TSA although it is only a Secret Clearance classification which most people could pass because there is a very minimal investigation for this level of clearance. However, in this day and age of high unemployment, why did the TSA even consider this person for a position? It doesn't state how old this person is so we really don't know how long ago his 18 year old conviction was. I truly believe that there were many other applicants for this position that had no criminal record, were in need of a job, and would have saved face for the TSA administration. Don't get me wrong, ex-criminals have a right to a job, but not a job in this level of security. What was TSA thinking? Oh, I forgot, it's a government organization, they don't have to think, they just do what they want to do even if it doesn't make any sense.