[va-bird] Re: va-bird Digest V4 #164

CBBT:  Most responders have covered the cogent points of this debate; however, 
I have two additional comments/thoughts to offer:  1)If I am "Honest and 
Upright" enough of an American citizen to obtain a DOD "Secret" security 
clearance, why must I be accompanied by a security person to be able to go bird 
watching? 
And, 2) If we must live with the reality of the bureaucratic dog's tale wagging 
the citizens' body, why can't a birder-law-engorcement person be certified as 
an escort?  Certainly among the many birders in Virginia, there must be a few 
who have active or retired credentials in military or law enforcement? Maybe 
that person would even consider waiving the fee to perform the service, 
allowing those with less deep pockets to continue to enjoy the magnificence of 
the birds who frequent the bridge tower islands? 

Or again maybe, I should just get certified as an escort myself so that I could 
get the $50/hour pay (double my regular rate as a government contractor dealing 
with security issues) AND watch birds too!??!

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