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Secret Service serves with distinction

In her commentary ("The air marshals' mess," Saturday), Michelle Malkin implies that Federal Air Marshal Service Director Thomas Quinn's former career as a Secret Service special agent is a liability to the mission of the federal air marshals.

Apparently Mrs. Malkin knows very little about the U.S. Secret Service, referring to "dangerous fashion taste for the 'Men in Black' uniforms ... guarding high-profile politicians and celebrities ..."

Throughout their career, special agents of the Secret Service participate in numerous and varied criminal investigations and executive protection assignments.

Many assignments require agents to work undercover, conduct surveillance or otherwise blend into their surroundings. The Hollywood stereotypical team of agents in suits and sunglasses depicts only a fraction of the function, versatility and capability of the Secret Service.

By law the service protects the president, vice president and their families; visiting foreign heads of state or government; and major candidates for president.

Some family members of these protectees, who also receive Secret Service protection, would hardly be considered high-profile politicians. Agents aren't bodyguards, they don't protect celebrities. They do however, often provide executive protection aboard commercial aircraft.

Mrs. Malkin may not agree with the air marshals' current dress code, but she shouldn't disparage the men and women of the Secret Service and marginalize their expertise based upon her uninformed perception.

MIKE VINDAUGA

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