well said. like you've got mixed feelings. as individuals i'm sympathetic: they signed up for a job serving their country, and are now being told to do things

well said. like you've got mixed feelings. as individuals i'm sympathetic: they signed up for a job serving their country, and are now being told to do things they find unpalatable, being exposed to an unknown about of radiation (they're not allowed to wear dosimeters), and taking abuse from passengers. in this economic climate, it's got to be a really difficult tradeoff. on the other hand, as you say, "Honorable service to your country" does not include routine violations of the country's Constitution and the harassment and intimidation of her citizens.