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Discussion: Are air marshals important?

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jimglab
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Are air marshals important?
Mar 28 2008, 2:54 PM EDT
According to an investigative report by USA Today, the Transportation Security Administration’s air marshal program now provides security on fewer than 1 percent of flights (see this week’s story) as agents quit the service and aren’t replaced. Our questions: Do you think the air marshal program is an effective piece of the air travel security network? Do you ever notice air marshals on your flights? Do you feel confident in having pilots armed to protect passengers? Post your comments here. 2  out of 2 found this valuable. Do you?    

Anonymous
RE: Are air marshals important?
Mar 31 2008, 9:37 PM EDT
Yea I have seen them. They are the guys (usually guys) siting at the back of first class in suits and ties, or in the first row of the cheap seats looking every passenger over as they enter the plane. As is the case with TSA security, if someone REALLY wants to cause a disruption on a plane or carry a devise on the plane, the TSA or a marshal isn't going to stop them.
Just my .013 Euro.
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Anonymous
RE: Are air marshals important?
Apr 1 2008, 2:01 AM EDT
"According to an investigative report by USA Today, the Transportation Security Administration’s air marshal program now provides security on fewer than 1 percent of flights (see this week’s story) as agents quit the service and aren’t replaced. Our questions: Do you think the air marshal program is an effective piece of the air travel security network? Do you ever notice air marshals on your flights? Do you feel confident in having pilots armed to protect passengers? Post your comments here."
How can security be a bad thing for us? We need it and want it. We need to take down the enemy before they have a chance to blink an eye. do not tell us what you do-just do it
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Anonymous
RE: Are air marshals important?
Apr 3 2008, 3:31 PM EDT
The last two air marshals I saw were wearing casual clothes with shirts handing outside the pants but the shirts were too long. They were obvious. Do you find this valuable?    
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