TSA is removing chairs from ‌checkpoints, said the American Federation of Government Employees TSA Council 100, which represents workers and criticized the move as a “disregard for workers’ rights and safety" and added the ​chairs “serve as basic ergonomic and safety support for officers that stand ​and walk on hard surfaces all day.”

TSA confirmed the decision, ⁠saying: “This welcome change reinforces both our security posture and our commitment to ​hospitality by having these officers on their feet and alert. All officers must ​meet fitness for duty requirements to be capable of performing their vital national security function.”

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      I wish I could somehow convey to whoever is collecting data on me that this is a thing I like.

      Like there’s all these entities trying to collect data on me to figure out how to sell me stuff and I want them to know the fact that Aldi lets cashiers sit down positively influences my decision to shop there. If other grocery stores adopted this I would prefer them over stores that do not.

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        Pretty sure the point is to harm national security. After a false flag attack, everyone will be ready to go to war with whatever country they say caused it which just happens to also have oil/gems/opiates/whatever.