We're smack-dab in the midst of a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, courtesy of the men and women inWashingtonwith a "D" behind their names.
One that has created an absolute horror show at airports across the country.
TheTransportation Security Administrationis part of the DHS. So agents are working for no money or just not showing up to work, because… well, because it's nice to get paid when you work, isn't it?
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That has made the lines to get through security at major US airports hours long, which is enough to make driving seem like a much better alternative.
Let's start with Atlanta. I think everyone knows that's a busy airport in general, but what they've been dealing with because of the partial shutdown is just completely bonkers.
We're talking people showing up three hours early for 6 AM flights, andstillmissing them.
Ew. That's the only thing I can really say about that.
Let's check in on the fine folks of Houston, Texas, where the lines might be marginally better than they are in A-Town.
Is there anything like standing in line for hours on end, only to then sit in a cramped economy seat for hours on end?
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