Soundbytes: Madoff, McVeigh and Money

A weekly roundup of comments from Nextgov.com. All comments are presented in their original, unedited form.

On Parking for the Privileged

"No Parking" signs aren't going to stop a McVeigh wannabee. It's simply more security theater. If somebody wants to blow themselves up, they'll just drive up and do it. Read more from Little Birdie

I tend to agree: what's good for the goose and all that. If certain execs need very close in, short term parking, it should be designated as such and security should check the credentials of anyone in those spots. Read more from Matthew

On Agencies under pressure to develop systems first, security second

Security must come first. To do otherwise only sets up government agencies for another Madoff like incident, or worse. From Jeffrey A. Williams

On Body Scanners Spur Opposition

Technology is no different than a blankie or favorite sfuffed animal to a little kid. Read more from Master of Business Administration

On Grants for e-health records will create 1,000 jobs, HHS says

Wow, a 1000 jobs that will certainly drive the unemployment numbers down. I that what we get for $220 million? From John

On Unplugged VA computer affects treatment of cancer patients

You're better off at the county hospital. The VA will kill you. Yes, I am a veteran. From veteran

You obviously aren't aware of all the positive work done around the rest of the country for veterans like you. You're worse off at county. From va support

On Hill: Pilots need cockpit technology to detect volcanic ash

This has to be one of the largest wastes of time and money I could think of. How often does volcanic ash spew into the atmosphere that we have flight interuptions? Read more from joeveteran