[Peach]

Your stereotypical description of law enforcement is not appreciated and not appropriate.

No one will deny that some law enforcement individuals are not well suited for their jobs. But you know what, some doctors are not well suited for their jobs either. It happens in every profession.

I think this administration has done a better job than anyone could possibly do under such difficult circumstances.

Are you aware that the History Channel runs shows called "Military Blunders in History"? Most of them detail things we did WRONG in WWII. It's not a slam at our military, but rather a look back in history so we can learn from it.

This is a new kind of war. This is a learning experience for law enforcement and an administration that is trying its level best to protect the American citizenry.

Really, your comments are not helpful or appreciated, especially for those of us with family in the immediate NYC area that has seen such devastation in the past. They/we are barely past the horror of 9/11 and now, during a blessed holiday season, are contemplating other similar horrors.

[eno_]

Riddle me this, Batgirl: What is the solution rate for burglaries in your town? How about after factoring in the reporting rate?

What does that tell you about the likelihood of police using information not available to the public to do anything useful - about anything, much less a terror threat?

Better to just tell the people.

[hoagy62]

The one thing I know about going "orange" is that at SeaTac Airport, the freakin' airport drive gets a security check...meaning LONGER lines to get in than the ones we have to deal with as a part of Christmas.

As an airport shuttle driver, that's gonna mean a big possibility for disaster. This Tuesday, they're expecting 110,000 PLUS going through the airport.

No, I'm not whining, since I know that they wouldn't go orange if they didn't have a good reason to. This is just a personal lament over what's NOW going to be next-to-intolerable working conditions for my job this week.

*sigh* At least I have a job...

[Indie]

I second that. I am an ex Dallas cop. I'd be fighting with the militia in the event of martial law, not confiscating guns.

[Rushmore Rocks]

You go, girl....thanks for saying what needed to be said!