> And San Jose is covering the wages of TSA screeners at Mineta airport during the government shutdown, even though the TSA isn't exactly the most popular agen

> And San Jose is covering the wages of TSA screeners at Mineta airport during the government shutdown, even though the TSA isn't exactly the most popular agency of Silicon Valley liberals. I agree with your general point, but I should mention that the Bay Area political climate is pretty sympathetic to government employee unions, such as those that represent TSA workers.