DOWN RANGE TV FAMs get sick. Government: "Get lost."

| | | | | | | | The Washington Post reports that the FAM staff has suffered severe attrition. Big surprise there. For those not paying attention, the FAM (Federal Air Marshall) are the guys (and I suppose gals, but I haven't seen any) who ride planes and "protect" us from terrorists. http://www.washtimes.com/national/20060920-123800-5262r.htm Personally, I'd rather the airlines simply keep a bin of Louisville sluggers at each terminal. Pick one up when you board, leave it when you get off. The FAM staff have been subject to an awful workload. The plan was three flights a day. Due to bureacra

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