On the Frontier, Homeland Security Defending Policy . . .

[MountainLaurel]

Well, at least we know DHS is doing SOMETHING other than watching CNN. They're apparently arguing over cargo shorts. Although I'd be interested to know what one's attire has to do with "internal security."


At the Department of Homeland Security, officials and union representatives are warming up for heated debate over one of summer's coolest styles -- cargo shorts.

The Federal Labor Relations Authority, in a ruling last week, ordered the department's Customs and Border Protection bureau to meet the National Treasury Employees Union at the bargaining table and negotiate over the rules for wearing cargo shorts at work.

Colleen M. Kelley , NTEU president, contended that the bureau is engaged in "senseless litigation." Christiana Halsey , a CBP spokeswoman, said the case involves "a difference of opinion" over workplace safety and acceptable forms of attire.

The shorts vs. trousers debate began in July 2003, when the CBP moved to adopt a new uniform. The bureau, citing "internal security" and professionalism issues, proposed restrictions on when and where shorts could be worn by customs and other law enforcement officers.


http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/06/20/AR2005062001276.html

[Lannes]

1. They hate us for our cargo shorts