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Originally posted by Thorneblood
Yea the VIPR name really catches the attention doesn't it.
I wonder how much a VIPR agent makes a year.
Originally posted by Thorneblood
reply to post by benrl
That is just it though, i don't really blame them as much as you would think. I mean, it's Modern America, you have to realize that these guys got jobs the old fashioned way. They are bomb techs and k9 unit handlers, these are not easy jobs to get. You can't just apply and watch a video. These guys are trained, hard working and likely trying to keep you safe without taking too much #.
Its simple supply and demand. Now we could argue to the moon and back about why they are in demand, but they are and thanks to healthy recruiting habits by the armed services in schools, these guys have jobs today.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
Originally posted by sulaw
VIPR.... Sounds like something from GI JOE and COBRA..... Just a quaint similarity... Just a odd thought I had~
Originally posted by Wrabbit2000
Citizen OP, why are you complaining?
Are you hiding something? Plotting some nefarious scheme? In league with evil doers? No innocent person should see anything wrong here. My goodness, no. It's all reasonable measures in the name of public safety...isn't it?
Originally posted by benrl
Originally posted by Thorneblood
reply to post by benrl
That is just it though, i don't really blame them as much as you would think. I mean, it's Modern America, you have to realize that these guys got jobs the old fashioned way. They are bomb techs and k9 unit handlers, these are not easy jobs to get. You can't just apply and watch a video. These guys are trained, hard working and likely trying to keep you safe without taking too much #.
Its simple supply and demand. Now we could argue to the moon and back about why they are in demand, but they are and thanks to healthy recruiting habits by the armed services in schools, these guys have jobs today.
If they where in Law Enforcement they take an oath.
They are to protect constitutional rights.
I blame each and every one of them.
A TSA agent is no different, they are the lowest rung of tyranny, and following orders is a piss poor excuse.
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.
TSA is the reason I don't fly anymore, first one that grabs at me outside an airport is not going to like the result.