The uniformed TSA officers at the checkpoints are actually very skilled and talented actors who are very highly paid to present the appearance of incompetence. They possess razor sharp instincts and law enforcement and combat skills and training that would put a Navy Seal to shame, cunningly disguised as a circus clown act.

It is a clever strategy on the part of Homeland Security to put the very best, in deep cover, on the front lines where they can do the most good.

I sleep well at night knowing they have my back.