be one single elected member of the house of representatives even from the most partisan districts. and they want to say this is somehow fair for working people when they, themselves wouldn't be in congress? we might be better off if we had that rule for congress. >> i understand why federal officials, so far, have been stressing that safety and security are still assured in our air travel industry despite the fact the faa's shut down, i understand they don't want to spook people and scare people, but do you think there are safety and security implications of this shut down? >> well, there certainly are 40 airport inspectors have lost their jobs and their federal travel privileges. they are being asked to use their credit cards to fly around the country and inspect violations or potential violations and problems at airports and pay for their own lodging and everything else. how long can they keep that up? a month would be pretty tough on the type of salary these men and