I'm always amazed by folks who hide behind aliases and often can't offer a reasoned, rational reply. Only personal attacks. Part of the reason behind the disguise, I guess.
If MARS is still primarily a service for civilians to volunteer to serve members of the military and their families, I owe it an apology. However, based on countless testimonies, and my own personal experience, it's no longer that.
I guess I'd best spend my time communicating with the Secretary of Defense about what I believe is errant in the new MARS philosophy. This, instead of wasting my time here. I'm reasonably sure that Mr. Gates does not wish to intentionally violate the Posse Comitatus statute. The very minor violation in Samson, AL, some time ago by MPs from Ft. Rucker is/was being investigated.
Like I said earlier, providing freebie comms to baggage handlers is fine, since they're federal employees. But, don't stop there. There's the Border Patrol, the FBI, and don't forget the USDA. Its at some of the major airports too. And, how about the GSA? MARS could direct traffic at the next GSA site auction.
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