OPINION... Seriously, the manner of dress and no masks are meant to convey a clear and concise message, in my opinion.
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"JI plot to kill Aussie ministers"
news.com.au ^ | 26th November 2005 | Simon Kearney
Posted on 11/26/2005 1:29:33 AM PST by naturalman1975
ARTICLE SNIPPET: "MINISTERS Alexander Downer and Chris Ellison were the intended targets of a plot by terror group Jemaah Islamiah to attack a memorial service last month for the victims of the 2002 Bali bombings.
A government source has confirmed that the plot, contained in detailed plans drawn up by terror mastermind Azahari bin Husin, was an attempt to assassinate the Australian foreign and justice ministers, who attended the service in Kuta along with 350 other people, including 50 Australian victims of the bombings. Mr Downer confirmed yesterday that there were fears the memorial could be targeted.
"Everybody knew that there were risks involved; it was there, we were all aware of that," he said.
"We put in place, as did the Indonesians, very substantial security for all those who went to the ceremony in Bali.
"The ceremony was ... short, but it was a very moving ceremony and I think it meant a lot to those families. And the fact that there was security ensured that they were safe."
Senator Ellison's office said he would not comment on issues relating to his safety."