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LETTER: Mask incident at McCarran International Airport triggers thoughts

Sabrina Schnur’s Wednesday story, “Las Vegas woman refuses to wear mask; arrested at airport,” reminds us that the MAGA movement attracts people with no interest in being a part of American civil society. It also reminds us of those who serve. As a part of the original TSA roll-out after 9/11 and a national TSA union leader, I hope we can take a moment to appreciate the difficult and noble service of TSA officers. They are truly America’s best.

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