FLEOA Weighs In On TSA

The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association has just sent out a press release saying pretty much exactly what I said this morning about the delay in confirming a Transportation Security Administration chief. From J. Adler, the group's national president:

"We do not have the luxury of simply listening to so-called terrorist experts discuss the Detroit incident ad nauseam. Life and air travel vulnerabilities have not taken pause; we need Chief Southers confirmed immediately so we can end the blogging and begin the real work of strengthening air travel protocols."

It is inexcusable to continue jeopardizing the safety of Americans while engaging in a misguided debate over collective bargaining rights for Transportation Security Officers. While FLEOA supports collective bargaining rights for TSO'S, this issue should not be used as a partisan stall tactic to delay vote on Chief Souther's confirmation.