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To: Dont_Tread_On_Me_888
The only way to have real national security is to inspect the ships as they arrive (or near to the coast) in the USA by US security forces (preferably the military).

We got one in the harbor here. BOOM!!!

64 posted on 03/23/2006 6:56:14 PM PST by jec41 (Screaming Eagle)
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To: jec41

Your attempt at humor or sarcasm failed badly.

First, I said "near to the coast".

Second, components could be shipped in separately.

Third, even if one were to arrive in port, the terrorists would likely want to move it inland so as to do much greater damage.

Finally, due to unexpected delays, it would be impossible to set a timer to detonate as soon as the ship arrives in port. It would take proactive action by somebody to set a timer or do a direct trigger at the proper time, something security could possibly detect and stop at some point after arriving or near to arrival. Security on the ship, (if the USA had proper security), between the point of the Bahamas stop and arrival, we would think would be looking for suspicious activity by people, even if the containers were not inspected at that point.

Stick to your day job--the comedy routine lacks punch because you lack the ability to think things through.


71 posted on 03/23/2006 7:11:38 PM PST by Dont_Tread_On_Me_888 (The purpose of this forum is to fight socialism (see FR homepage), not to defend Republicans.)
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