[SixClub] RED CROSS Background checks

[Richard J. Fiero II W5TFW]

Doc,

I cant speak for anyone else, here, But I wont consent to any kind of checks 
when I am a volunteer !  I have nothing to hide, ( well except for to many x 
wives ! ) but its JUST NONE of  there business.

                                                 Joey





                                          Richard J. Fiero II
                                          A.R.S. W5TFW
                                          www.w5tfw.com
                                          www.6mt.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "kd4e" <doc at kd4e.com>
To: "World Wide Six Meter Club" <sixclub at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2008 11:52 AM
Subject: Re: [SixClub] RED CROSS Background checks


> The Salvation Army has a good communications system,
> you may want to check with them for needs.
>
> I am not sure why there such resistance to background
> checks, unless they are unnecessarily invasive.
>
> What is the specific nature of, and limits to, the Red
> Cross background check?  It is merely a criminal system
> check or something more.
>
> There are many circumstances where confidentiality and
> security clearance is required by Homeland Security
> for which Red Cross responders *may* be the only approved
> volunteer provider - it is important to know what are
> the demands of Homeland Security.
>
> Ham and other volunteers may need to choose what level
> of response they desire and then may choices as to what
> level of scrutiny they will bear to acquire that access.
>
> It has always been a factor in access to certain facilities,
> to high-level elected officials, and certain political
> candidates - amplified in our current terrorist reality -
> one with which we will have to live for generations to
> come.
>
> Striking a balance between unfettered freedom and the
> demands of safety from terror if extremely difficult
> and requires constant review and adjustment.
>
>
>> the latest  Column on the ARRL web Page seems to indicate that the
>> RED CROSS will still do Background checks on US,  MY Curiosity
>> overwhelms me.  How many of you guys are still willing to help the
>> RED CROSS in a disaster ? Personally, I go to the Louisiana State Off
>> of Emergency Communications to help out.
>>
>> Please contact me of list about this this is just personal curiosity.
>>  w5tfw at cox.net
>
>
>
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> Thanks! & 73, doc, KD4E
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