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[xoxoxoBruce]

I mentioned before a friend that safety inspects power boats in NJ, is now part of Homeland Security. I think the Coast Guard is too.

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I mentioned before a friend that safety inspects power boats in NJ, is now part of Homeland Security. I think the Coast Guard is too.

As are Air Marshals, Border Patrol, and quite a few other LEO's.

[glatt]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

I mentioned before a friend that safety inspects power boats in NJ, is now part of Homeland Security. I think the Coast Guard is too.

Ah, the Coasties. I think I knew that. Never mind. That would explain it right there.

[glatt]

Wait a sec. Let's not confuse TSA with it's parent, the Department of Homeland Security.

Border Patrol and Coast Guard may be part of Homeland Security but are not part of TSA. The TSA is luggage inspectors, Air Marshalls, and airport security. Also seaport security.

Our work relies on thousands of dedicated Security Officers, air marshals, inspectors and staff members interacting with millions of travelers, truckers, longshoremen and officials in your community each day.

http://www.tsa.gov/approach/people/index.shtm

100,000 still seems like a lot. I wonder how many are in the TSA total?