On Thu, 02 Jun 2005 14:15:34 -0400, Dave Hall wrote:
On 2 Jun 2005 16:13:01 GMT, Dave Hinz wrote:

Not defending the TSA and the "let's confiscate lighters" thinking, but
that money was spent on either goods or services, right? So, it
employed people, when all is said and done, right?

Are we saying that the government buying goods and services is somehow
better for us than private citizens getting to spend that money
directly?

No, I'm just saying it's not all _totally_ wasted money.