March 14, 2014

The Aviation Minute: Episode 3 – The TSA & Guns

TSAI know the TSA costs us billions every year, but for once, I think people need to appreciate them for the good things those folks do … especially in light of the possibilities that hijackers may have taken out Malaysian 370 last week.

Rob Mark, Publisher

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