Also, it's one helluva leap from sky marshal to Bush's goons. The program was started in 1968, FYI. It's not like it's new. True, the numbers of marshals has grown considerably, but after the events of 9/11, that is understandable. I can't stand Bush, but I fail to see how he should rightfully receive any blame for this. Trust me, if I thought Bush was responsible, I'd be on him like white on rice (unfortunate turn of phrase there), but the President gets a pass from me on this one.