Heroes

It's a good day for federal employees. The Navy SEAL snipers who rescued Capt. Richard Phillips deserve serious respect, and they're getting a lot of attention this morning. They're not getting the same level of attention as the SEALs, but the Florida air traffic controllers who helped passengers land a plane when their pilot died mid-flight deserve similar credit.

It consistently amazes the things that federal employees pull off under pressure. There's value to consistent training, to expertise, and to time-tested techniques. And sometimes it's worth reflecting on that.