Certain applications have unique or proprietary security measures. The FEC is not jumping into utility with both feet.

Since the catastrophic terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the National Security Agency/Central Security Service has embarked on a national strategy to expand our foreign language capabilities. We've intensified our recruitment and increased the number of locations where our work can be most efficiently performed.

Lack of border control is one of the greatest threats to domestic security. We need more border patrol agents, we need to use modern technology and build physical walls or fences to seal borders before we can adequately address the problem of illegal aliens, drug trafficking and threats of terrorism. I do not support amnesty for illegal aliens.

To me, that's where it should have begun. The biggest thing is security, and most pitchers don't control it as well at that level. The chance or opportunity to get hit is a greater risk, and by starting it with younger kids, it gets them used to wearing it right off the bat.

Our basketball team has had a very special year, and coach (Steve) Rives and the Statesmen are looking forward to this weekend.

We're never going to be able to eliminate all the hogs on Eglin.