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A good example pro-profiling.
Noted the article doesn't state what, if any, consequences befell the six with bogus IDs. Imagination running wild.
Years ago I overheard two unsavory types (at a fast food restaurant) discussing how they placed small items under large, hard to move items (like gigantic bags of dog food or buckets of kitty litter) and didn't pay for them as a result of the cashier not lifting the items. Hopefully airport screeners resist the urge to be lazy and take the time and effort to thoroughly move items and search them.
Yep.
Look at everything.
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"Police issue warning after teen charged in GM vehicle thefts (Heads Up!)"
CBC ^ | Sun, 19 Mar 2006
Posted on 03/19/2006 9:49:19 PM PST by ferri
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "Winnipeg police have charged a 14-year-old boy with the thefts of five General Motors vehicles and other infractions, warning that owners of some other GM cars should also be on guard.
The teen was arrested Saturday after allegedly stealing two Chevrolet Avalanches, a Chevrolet Yukon and two Pontiac Grand Ams over two days.
But it's not just the alleged thefts that concern police officers – they're also worried about the way the vehicles were taken.
Winnipeg Police spokesman Sgt. Kelly Dennison said a device that pops the entire lock out of GM automobiles has been used during a number of car thefts.
Police warned the owners of Avalanches, Yukons, Chevy Trailblazers and Cadillac Escalades to invest in an anti-theft device."
OUTBREAK!
~By Aaron Klein
Dry out sex organs of Jews, asks prayer
Muslim leader: 'Praise Allah bird flu' just beginning of plagues to hit Israel
JERUSALEM – The bird-flu virus found in Israel last week was sent by Allah to punish the Jews for being "the worst of humanity" and is the beginning of the outbreak of other diseases meant to destroy the Jewish state within the next twenty years, a Gaza preacher said at mosque services this weekend.
Sheikh Abu Muhammed, an imam at the popular Al-Tadwa mosque in Beit Lahia north of Gaza City, went on to ask Muslims at his Friday night sermon to pray for the sexual organs of Jews to "dry out" so they cannot reproduce, a Palestinian in attendance at the mosque services told WorldNetDaily.
http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=49346
Storm brings rain and snow to Colorado
DENVER - A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for eastern Colorado, including metro Denver, as CDOT's fleet of trucks works overtime to make sure roads are clear for the morning commute.
http://www.9news.com/acm_news.aspx?OSGNAME=KUSA&IKOBJECTID=0a7d8c93-0abe-421a-00d1-540d2c1611d5&TEMPLATEID=0c76dce6-ac1f-02d8-0047-c589c01ca7bf
Storms saturate North Texas, one death reported
DALLAS — More than 5 inches of rain fell today in parts of North Texas, causing high-rising floodwaters that killed at least one person, officials said.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/chronicle/3734002.html
That's just it, no one takes responsibility for the cause of the problem. I see no activists concerned about protecting Americans from TB. I do see scores of Americans being tested for TB while the names and countries of origin of those carrying the disease are NOT given.
Snip: A big problem in TB management is completion of the treatment. Once the treatment begins, the symptoms start disappearing and the patient feels normal and thinks there is no need to continue the treatment. But the symptoms disappear because the bacillary population comes down. But some with the potential to carry the disease are still there. Similarly once the treatment is stopped the disease will relapse.
The main reason why people do not complete the treatment is because they do not like to travel long distances for the sake of drugs although they have been told that this can cause a relapse. TB sufferers who stop halfway through their course may not react positively to subsequent treatment and could be passing their own death sentences.
***"Mexico's safety director pledges help to stop drugs, smuggling but not illegal immigration" ***
Mexico - A place where violence, illegal activities and total disregard for US sovereignty constitutes their country's image.
Snip: Testimony at John A. (Junior) Gotti's racketeering trial revealed the California-based company allegedly had ties to the upper echelons of the Gambinos.
Current family boss, John (Jackie Nose) D'Amico, tooled around in a Jaguar that was owned by a Crystal Geyser distributor in Brooklyn, according to former family captain Michael (Mikey Scars) DiLeonardo. And the company provides the 69-year-old D'Amico with a no-show job as well as health insurance, he testified.
Was Islam spread by the sword?
Snip: Allaah has commanded us to prepare the means of fighting against the kuffaar and frightening them. He says (interpretation of the meaning): “And make ready against them all you can of power, including steeds of war (tanks, planes, missiles, artillery) to threaten the enemy of Allaah and your enemy, and others besides whom, you may not know but whom Allaah does know”
Illegal radio broadcasts interfering with airline pilots in Miami
Snip: Pilots coming and going from Miami International Airport are getting an earful of something unexpected: Hip-hop tunes from a pirate radio station.
The music comes on a pair of frequencies from a station that calls itself Da Streetz. Authorities traced the signals to a large radio antenna on tower mounted on a nearby warehouse in a Miami suburb, but did not find a radio transmitter or disc jockey.
Multi-Drug Resistant TB is a huge problem. It takes 2 years and $250,000 to cure and the cure has very toxic side effects. I guess the open border lobbyists didn't think about this. Very scary.
Snip: Tony Blankley wrote a Washington Times column, March 8, on the underreporting of Muslim violence. He said British politicians tell him there is increasing radical Muslim street violence, explicitly motivated by radical Islam, but not reported or characterized as such. Blankley said rioting Moroccan youths in Antwerp went on a rampage, beating up reporters and destroying cars, but police were instructed not to arrest or stop them. A database search shows little reporting on Antwerp riots.
Work starts on Islamic high school
Snip: Construction has begun on a 20-acre campus near Annapolis that will house an Islamic high school, a television station, athletic facilities and eventually a college, according to project directors.
Air Marshals arrested for smuggling
Snip: Two U.S. air marshals face federal drug charges accusing them of using their positions to smuggle narcotics through airport security and onto planes for transport, federal prosecutors said.
Snippets: Did any of you watch the 100,000 illegal Mexicans and others storm Chicago, Illinois March 10, 2006? How many Mexican insurgents stand on American soil? At last count, in excess of 9,000,000 illegal Mexicans! It’s the largest invasion force without firing a shot EVER on American soil.
Political revanchism—to regain control of the territories lost to the U.S. in 1848, thus avenging themselves for the humiliation they feel they suffered at our hands for the last century and a half; In effect, Mexico is colonizing the United States.
American slain in Nuevo Laredo
Snip: A U.S. citizen who lived in San Antonio, was stabbed to death in this violent Mexican border city, police said today.
Officers found the corpse of Joe Cantu, 47, on the street near Nuevo Laredo's main Reforma avenue shortly before midnight on Saturday, said Victor Almanza, a state police detective. Cantu had 13 knife wounds in his chest, arm and hands, Almanza said.
***It takes 2 years and $250,000 to cure and the cure has very toxic side effects.***
Exactly my point, the illegals come here with this disease and get free unlimited medical treatment and after two years (of treatments), they're basically home free here.
Mexico COULD clean up their crime; increase their tourism and honor their borders, but...
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TRAVEL.STATE.GOV - CONSULAR INFORMATION SHEET - MEXICO
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_970.html
Here is something I have started posting on the illegal immigration threads. Any input would be appreciated. It is a work in progress.
What we get in return for massive illegal immigration:
The worst pollution in the Northern Hemisphere is right on our southern border, from mountains of refuse being left there by border crossers.
Closing hospitals that go bankrupt treating illegals. 80 California Hospitals have closed because of this. Illegals are breaking the back of our medical system. Many illegals come to the US just to get treated for their diseases....and it is free.
Increased health care costs for Americans.
Overcrowded prisons....30% are illegal aliens.
Unlicensed, uninsured, often drunk drivers causing havoc on our roads
Diseases we had all but eradicated....multi drug resistant (MDR) TB, Leprosy, Chagas Disease(1 in 3 die), malaria, plague, polio, dengue, head lice, hepatitis A, B, and C.
Each illegal with MDR-TB coughs and infects 10 to 30 people, who will not show symptoms immediately. Latent disease explodes later. MDR-TB has a 60% death rate. It can be treated over 24 months at a cost of $250,000 and toxic side effects.
Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, was so rare in America that in 40 years only 900 people were afflicted. Suddenly, in the past three years America has more than 7,000 cases of leprosy. Leprosy now is endemic to northeastern states because illegal aliens and other immigrants brought leprosy from India, Brazil, the Caribbean and Mexico.
Diesases that illegals are bringing to this country are a problem that will eventually get out of hand.
Increased crime, gang activity, particularly MS-13, identity theft, drug flow. smuggling, humand trafficking and slavery.
Higher taxes to cover costs of schools, police and law enforcement and maintenace of higher prison populations.
Increasing rate of unemployment of Americans who are displaced by illegals.
Depression of wages and a lower standard of living for many Americans
hitting hardest at minority workers and those without high school degrees
Draining off of our social benefits....36 to 42 percent of illegal aliens are on welfare.
Higher housing, food and energy costs.
Increased terrorism risks
Devaluation of our citizenship
Erosion of our national identity.
Lower tax revenues, since much of their work is off the books. Much of the economy is underground.
Illegal immigration also contributes to the dramatic population growth overwhelming communities across America--crowding school classrooms, consuming already limited affordable housing, and straining precious natural resources like water, energy, and forestland.
Illegal immigration causes substantial harm to American citizens and legal immigrants, particularly those in the most vulnerable sectors of our population--the poor, minorities, and children.
The Center for Immigration Studies estimates that the average Mexican illegal alien costs U.S. taxpayers a whopping $55,000 each. Some bargain, eh?
To name just a few. Let me know if you can think of any more to add to the list.
Excellent PDF:http://www.jpands.org/vol10no1/cosman.pdf
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"The Taliban's rising star: no poor little lamb"
Townhall.com ^ | 03/20/06 | Clinton Taylor
Posted on 03/19/2006 11:27:34 PM PST by Starman417
Note: The following text is a quote:
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http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/03/20060318-1.html
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
March 18, 2006
Fact Sheet: Operation Iraqi Freedom: Three Years Later
"These past three years have tested our resolve. We've seen hard days and setbacks. After the fall of Saddam Hussein, the terrorists made Iraq the central front in the war on terror, in an attempt to turn that country into a safe haven where they can plan more attacks against America. ... More fighting and sacrifice will be required to achieve this victory, and for some, the temptation to retreat and abandon our commitments is strong. Yet there is no peace, there's no honor, and there's no security in retreat. So America will not abandon Iraq to the terrorists who want to attack us again. We will finish the mission. By defeating the terrorists in Iraq, we will bring greater security to our own country. And when victory is achieved, our troops will return home with the honor they have earned."
- President George W. Bush
President's Radio Address
3/18/06
Remarkable Progress Has Been Made In Iraq In The Last Three Years
On March 19, 2003, United States And Coalition Forces Launched Operation Iraqi Freedom. Life in Iraq under Saddam Hussein was marked by brutality, fear, and terror. Iraqis had no voice in their country or their lives. Saddam Hussein devastated Iraq, wrecked its economy, ruined and plundered its infrastructure, and destroyed its human capital.
Three Years Later, Iraq Has A Democratically Elected Government. The reign of a dictator has been replaced by a democratically elected government operating under one of the most progressive constitutions in the Arab world. Millions of Iraqis have joined the political process over the past year alone. The transition from three decades of dictatorship to a fully functioning democracy is still difficult, and Iraq must overcome many more challenges before it fully secures its democratic gains.
Saddam Hussein Is Facing Justice In An Iraqi Court. The Iraqi people are holding Saddam accountable for his crimes and atrocities.
The Next Year Will Bring A Consolidation Of These Gains, Helping A New Iraqi Government Stabilize The Nation And Build A Solid Foundation For Democracy And Increased Economic Growth. Iraq's elected leaders are diligently working to form a government that will represent all the Iraqi people. As the Iraqi government comes together and Iraqi Security Forces continue improving their readiness, efforts to stabilize the nation will increasingly be Iraqi-led. We will support the Iraqi government in these difficult times, and we will keep our commitment to the Iraqi people.
Securing A Lasting Victory In Iraq Will Make America:
Safer by depriving terrorists of a safe haven from which they can plan and launch attacks against the United States and American interests overseas.
More Secure by facilitating reform in a region that for decades has been a source of violence and stagnation and depriving terrorist control over a hub of the world's economy.
Stronger by demonstrating to our friends and enemies the reliability of U.S. power, the strength of our commitment to our friends, and the tenacity of resolve against our enemies.
Despite Progress, The Situation On The Ground Remains Tense. As al Qaida's actions and statements show, terrorists reject democracy, reject peace, and want to impose their own concept of a dictatorial government on the Iraqi people. The United States and its Coalition partners are united in support of the Iraqi people and helping them win their struggle for freedom. The terrorists know they lack the military strength to challenge Iraqi and Coalition forces directly - so their only hope is to try and provoke a civil war. Immediately after the attack on the Golden Mosque of Samarra, the Iraqi people looked into the abyss and did not like what they saw. Iraqis have shown the world they want a future of freedom and peace - and they will oppose a violent minority that seeks to take that future away from them by tearing their country apart.
The President's National Strategy For Victory In Iraq Has Three Tracks - Political, Security, And Economic. All three tracks are progressing. Access the National Strategy for Victory at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/infocus/iraq/iraq_strategy_nov2005.html.
The Political Track: Iraq Has Transitioned From Tyranny And Oppression To Freedom And Democracy
Three Years Ago, Iraqis Had No Voice In Their Government Or Their Nation's Future. Simple acts like voicing concerns about bad policies or organizing a meeting were denied. Citizens feared arbitrary arrest, torture, and imprisonment. Thousands of innocent Iraqis ended up in mass graves.
Today, Millions Of Iraqis Are Shaping Their Own Destinies By Participating In Iraq's Political Process:
Iraqis Completed Two Successful Nationwide Elections And A National Constitutional Referendum In 2005. Each successive election experienced less violence, bigger voter turnout, and broader political participation. On December 15, more than 11 million people - more than 75 percent of the Iraqi voting-age population - participated in the election for a new government under Iraq's new constitution, an increase of more than three million voters over the January election.
Iraqi Voters Approved A New Permanent Constitution. Iraq's new permanent constitution, approved on October 15, 2005, provides a solid legal framework, based on a democratic process and inclusiveness, which the Iraqi people are working to strengthen.
Iraqi Leaders Are Now Forming A National Government. The December election resulted in a representative parliament and offers Iraqis an opportunity to build a national unity government. Iraqi leaders continue working on forming a new broad-based, inclusive government in furtherance of their commitment to democratic principles.
The Security Track: Iraqi Security Forces Are Increasingly Taking The Lead To Protect Their Nation
Three Years Ago, Saddam Hussein And The Ba'ath Party Were Preserving The Regime's Tyrannical Rule. Under Saddam Hussein's rule, the Iraqi army was used as an instrument of repression against Iraq's own citizens and against Iraq's neighbors.
Today, An All-Volunteer Iraqi Security Force Is Taking Increasing Responsibility For Protecting Their New Nation And The Iraqi People:
Trained Iraqi Security Forces Are Growing In Number And Assuming A Larger Role. More than 240,000 Iraqi security forces have been trained and equipped and are working to protect their fellow citizens. Iraqi Security Forces demonstrate growing competence and capability, and over 90 percent of Iraqis say they support their efforts to bring stability to the country. Over 112,000 Iraqi soldiers, sailors, and airmen have now been trained and equipped. More than 87,000 police have been trained and equipped. These police work alongside over 40,000 other Ministry of Interior forces.
Additional Iraqi Army And Special Operations Battalions Are Conducting Operations. Last fall, there were over 120 Iraqi Army and Police combat battalions in the fight against the enemy - and 40 of those were taking the lead in the fight. Today, the number of battalions in the fight has increased to more than 130 - with more than 60 taking the lead. As more Iraqi battalions come online, these forces are assuming responsibility for more territory. Iraqi forces now conduct more independent operations throughout the country than do Coalition forces.
The Terrorists Are Turning To Weapons Of Fear Because They Know They Cannot Defeat Us Militarily. After the terrorists were defeated in the battles in Fallujah and Tal Afar, they saw they could not confront Iraqi or American forces in pitched battle and survive. So they turned to IEDs - a weapon that allows them to attack from a safe distance, without having to face our forces in battle. Innocent Iraqis are the principal victims of IEDs. Our strategy to defeat IEDs has three elements: targeting and eliminating terrorists and bomb-makers; providing our forces specialized training to identify and clear IEDs before they explode; and developing new technologies to defend against IEDs.
Coalition Efforts To Defeat IEDs Are Producing Results. Today, nearly half of IEDs in Iraq are found and disabled before they can be detonated - and in the past 18 months, the casualty rate per IED attack has been cut in half. During the past six months, Iraqi and Coalition forces have found and cleared nearly 4,000 IEDs, uncovered more than 1,800 weapons caches and bomb-making plants, and killed or detained hundreds of terrorists and bomb-makers.
The Economic Track: Iraq's Economy, Infrastructure, And Quality Of Life Is Improving
Three Years Ago, Saddam Hussein And His Regime Led A Life Of Privilege And Luxury, While Leaving The Iraqi People Without Infrastructure To Provide Essential Services. Those out of favor were denied the simplest public services, with hunger and essential services used as weapons of tyranny. As a result, parts of Iraq suffered a severe lack of electricity, water, health care, education facilities, and other vital services. While challenges remain, and while it will take years to modernize Iraq's economy and infrastructure in the wake of Saddam Hussein's decades of neglect, significant progress has been made over the past three years.
Today, Iraq's Economy Is Recovering, And The Iraqi People Have Better Access To Essential Services:
Iraq's Economy Is Recovering, And The Iraqi People's Standard Of Living Is Rising. Iraq's economy is showing signs of recovery after 30 years of dictatorship. In 2005, the Iraqi economy grew an estimated 2.6 percent in real terms, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has estimated it will grow by more than 10 percent in 2006. Under Saddam Hussein's regime, Iraqis' standard of living deteriorated rapidly. In nominal terms, Iraq's per capita income had dropped from $3,800 in 1980 (higher than Spain at the time) to $715 in 2002 (lower than Angola). In 2005, per-capita income is estimated to have increased to over $1,000.
Iraq Is Rejoining The International Economic Community. Iraq is on the road to World Trade Organization accession, has received both an IMF credit facility and its first World Bank loan in 30 years, and has secured a debt agreement with the Paris Club that will lead to the forgiveness of at least 80 percent of about $40 billion of Saddam Hussein-era debt.
Investors Are Optimistic About Iraq's Economic Future. Foreign and domestic banks are opening new offices, the stock market established in April 2004 currently lists nearly 90 companies, and a total of over 32,000 businesses are now registered in Iraq.
More Iraqis Have Access To Clean Water. 3.1 million Iraqis enjoy improved access to clean water, and 5.1 million have improved access to sewage treatment.
Iraq's Education System Is Being Rehabilitated. More than 30 percent of Iraq's schools have been rehabilitated, more than 36,000 teachers have been trained, and approximately 8.7 million revised math and science textbooks and 3 million school supply kits have been provided to students nationwide.
Iraq's Public Health System Is Improving. Vaccination campaigns have significantly reduced infectious disease outbreaks. For example, 98 percent of children under five have been vaccinated for polio.
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"Federal Trafficking Penalties"
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