[MarMema]

The attackers — believed to be members of a contingent led by Shamil Basayev, Chechnya's most notorious and lethal rebel commander — have moved seamlessly between the North Caucasus and Moscow, while evading Russia's extensive, if at times ineffective, security apparatus. They have so despite particular scrutiny that falls on anyone appearing to be Chechen.

This is the reason for the anger of the Beslan people and the sometimes-despairing outlook of the Russians. It is an important issue and should not be overlooked. Basayev once claimed that he could bribe his way to Moscow with a truck full of explosives if he had the money for the bribes.

Remember this came up after the Nord Ost tragedy too. How did they get there with all the stuff? Right in Moscow.

Security needs to be tightened up. Putin is saying that it will happen now.

[Ciexyz]

The question is, which is stronger - the hatred of the Islamofascist terrorists toward the West (incl. Russia), or the West's desire to do whatever it takes to protect our society?