Speaking of Private Security..

John McCain has introduced an amendment to the FAA Reauthorization bill to eliminate the Essential Air Services program.

You see, the government subsidizes airlines in some districts that otherwise wouldn't support commercial flights.

In Montana, for example, you can find private companies flying regularly with a handful of passengers in and out of a number of small, rural airports. Passengers buy a ticket, and Uncle Sugar sprinkles a little sugar on top.

And then.... that's right, private security screens those subsidized passengers (at least in 7 Montana airports)! With more government lucre!

If McCain succeeds, the number of SPP airports will fall into the single digits, because there is no way the flights will continue without subsidies.

Starve the beast? Good thinking, John!