I'm not sure that I agree with the Washington Times editorial board's assessment that the Obama Administration is "quietly ending the FFDO program" — that is, without having more information. What does 'ending' mean? They don't say.

What I do know, and have written extensively about, is that the FFDO has always battled extinction because of the TSA — not because of Obama or his administration. The TSA expressly aims to keep its Federal Air Marshal Program aloft, to the tune of $350,000 per air marshal; FFDOs fly armed for free. You do the math.

Tim Sumner of 9/11 Families for America has a great recap of the FFDO's uphill battle. 

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