For complete article, go to http://www.usatoday.com/usatonline/20020815/4362661s.htm. Highlights Hiring standards lowered since 9/11 - difficutl marksmanship course no longer required, no background checks done It's a struggle to provide ammo for the marshalls A f____ing dress code! Why not just put a badge on that says "I'm an air marshall. Now why don't all you hijackers just beat up on me then hijack the plane" If you want to screw something up, just give it to the Feds! David