Wow Dan don't understand what world you live in. Putting anyone in any position of Authority seems to shed light on their personality. Eventually, all bad comes out in everyone it's just how we precieve the behavior.

Dan,
Unfortunately, security is top priority. I appreciate your service to this country, but some of your fellow countrymen in uniform, have other ideas. A military uniform does not excuse you from being held accountable. I'm not talking Nam' here, not hate for the military, but several incedences have occurred by US soldiers that justify this course of action. Keep being an American, serve your country & continue to voice your oppinions. I believe all citizens deserve a second chance & to earn a decent living. Don't judge a man/woman on a 20 year ago incident, judge them on their intentions now. I go by this motto, the difference between someone with a criminal record & someone without one is... the one with one got caught. We all do dumb things, for most of us we all do things illegal. Until we can persecute everyone instantaniously (think Demolition Man), we must not judge all by "our" high & mighty throne. Tolerance, education & knowlege is key. Keep it 100.

I think that you miss the point"should a felon be hired for the TSA"?...my answer to that would be that this person committed a crime before the age of 18. That in itself is reason in most parts of the world is not looked at for any position. Had it been committed at the age of 18 or over then there would be reason to not hire. I also believe in second and in some cases third chances...Not to go Bibicial on anyone....but how many times are we forgiven by our creator...If one has served time and taken that time to really and truly be rehabilitated then I believe they should be allowed employment. The trouble with the world today with the out pour of unemployment there are qualified people for many jobs but because of their past they are denied employment...what happens then is no employment they return to CRIMES. We have to find ways to help those who are really trying to stay above the law. PEOPLE DO CHANGE.... And I personally believe they should be given the opportunity to show that being incarcerated or detained in what ever situation they may have been in that they have now the ability to keep themselves clear of further criminal behavior. NO JOBS>>>>>Causes room for MORE CRIMES. We as a people should be willing to help that person who may be trying to better themselves. I speak personally because I have a son who 15 years ago had a felony charge against him....TODAY.....I am preparing for His University Graduation with a MASTER'S DEGREE.... Someone saw what he was doing for his life and we are so Thankful first and foremost to God....and then to those who were there for him and saw the GOOD....in him....He has been free of any criminal behavior and has been employed in an outstanding field where he has been able to help others to not become repeat offenders....I know there are others that are out there and YES!!!! THEY TOO DESERVE THE OPPORTUNITY...My son's crimes were committed as a foolish adult with bad decisions.....but THANK GOD for the CHANGE.

DAN:
I wholeheartedly agree with your post! I'm former Navy (also Navy Police, (4) yrs) and the TSA screeners looked like they were promoted from "Wal*Mart Greeters". I have to wonder if the "good-ole' boy" network is taking place that Raheem is hiring his "friends-and-family" because they're minorities and the U.S. Gov't is pushing to HIRE minorities because they're scared of discrimination lawsuit. (BS!). TSA needs to start hiring qualified personnel with backgrounds in military and law enforcement and stop these TSA agents from abusing their authority. I've traveled alot in 2007 and the "No liquids" larger than 2.8 oz. is a JOKE! THEN after I pass TSA examination...I can go to the consession stands and buy a (16) oz. Mt. Dew? I also think THAT'S a marketing scam for the airport to make more money. These TSA Screeners know NOTHING on "real security"
What's your response on this?

Please do not confuse the TSO's (Transportation Security Officers) at the airport checkpoints with the TSA hacks who make up the rules. The TSO's have to follow the regs coming down from the hacks who have not done the job, have no desire to do the job and have no security training. Most of what you experience at a checkpoint is NOT improving airline safety as much as it protects airline REVENUE. That's really what it's all about.

For Sylvia and everybody else who thinks like her..........just how many vicitms are criminals allowed to have before being stopped? If a person is caught in the act, turns themselves in and confesses or proven guilty by DNA or some future technology, then all criminals from burglars on up should be executed within a couple of days and be done with. I'd like to think that most people would think twice about being executed if they get cuaght, maybe the crime wouldn't be committed. And if it doesn't work, then the world would be rid of a lot of bad seeds and would be a much better place.

I couldn't have said it better myself, the reason that they hire most of these people is because have you seen the salary of a TSA employee. I'm a retired police officer and for the salary they pay there is no way I would do that job!