82-Year-Old Nun Breaks Into Nuclear Facility, Contractors Blamed 223
Lasrick writes "Private security contractors strike again, this time at the Y-12 National Security Complex. A nun, a gardener, and a housepainter cut through three security fences to find themselves 20 feet away from highly dangerous nuclear material. And of course, only one guard has been fired (the one who arguably acted the bravest and did the right thing). A Department of Energy report (PDF) on the incident found 'troubling displays of ineptitude in responding to alarms, failures to maintain critical 2
security equipment, over reliance on compensatory measures, misunderstanding of security protocols, poor communications, and weaknesses in contract and resource management.' The contractors have been put on notice, (PDF), but they still have the contracts."
What's the punchline? (Score:5, Funny)
Sounds like the start of a joke, "A nun, a gardener, and a house painter go into a nuclear facility..."
Re:I'm confused... (Score:4, Funny)
TSA servers the purpose, it was designed to serve, very well. If the TSA were to be put in-charge of nuclear material and made clear of its purpose, I am sure it will do well.
Re:They were searching for ... (Score:5, Funny)
I blame Apple maps.
I know, dead horse is dead.
Hmmm... (Score:5, Funny)
The fact that you anticipated the accusation that you are new here, by admitting that you are new here, suggests that you are not new here.
Re:Is this a joke? (Score:5, Funny)
For a nun, that's a bad habit.
That's why the housepainter gave her a new coat.
The gardener was just there as a hedge.
(Comedy night at the Security Theater)
Re:What's the punchline? (Score:5, Funny)
Sounds like the start of a joke, "A nun, a gardener, and a house painter go into a nuclear facility..."
And had almost reached the reactor when they were accosted by a guard.
"What are you doing here?!" he growled.
"I'm painting saftety notices on the wall!" said the painter, brandishing a brush.
"I'm blessing the ground to protect against meltdowns!" Said the nun, waving her bible.
The gardener panicked and said "Err, someone told me there was a nuclear plant around here..."
Re:What's the punchline? (Score:5, Funny)
"Security."
Nun shall pass! (Score:3, Funny)
Nun shall pass!