[Asclepius]

... The Coast Guard document says the "25 Islamic extremists" entered through the ports of Miami; Savannah, Ga.; and Long Beach, Calif ...

25? Why only 25? As porous and as poorly defended as our coasts and borders are, you would think the number would be more like 2,500.

[apackof2]

Why only 25? As porous and as poorly defended as our
coasts and borders are,
you would think the number would be more like 2,500.

Unfortuntely you are correct and it has been a long term problem.
And perhaps it is a lot more than 25

[blackdog]

Something is fishy here. Why 25? Why extremists? How many non-extremists? Do they fill out arrival forms or something, you know, for like an Islamic gift registry? How does one confirm 25, 250, 2500? This is like Clinton's 100,000 cops program. Quantifying is impossible. Announcing it as such only makes them look stupid.

[Salman]

25? Why only 25? As porous and as poorly defended as our coasts and borders are, you would think the number would be more like 2,500.

The number 25 may be bogus, but I'm guessing the 25 represents a single group that they have some specific information about.

[cgk]

25? Why only 25? As porous and as poorly defended as our coasts and borders are, you would think the number would be more like 2,500.

This report assumes we know everything. We don't. I'll bet your number is a hell of a lot closer than their number.

[The_Media_never_lie]

... The Coast Guard document says the "25 Islamic extremists" entered through the ports of Miami; Savannah, Ga.; and Long Beach, Calif ... 25? Why only 25? As porous and as poorly defended as our coasts and borders are, you would think the number would be more like 2,500.

Probably 25 Islamic extremists of below average intelligence entered throug the ports; the other 2475 walked across the borders in broad daylight which was much easier.

By the way, isn't the term "Islamic extremists" overly redundant?

[brat]

If they admit to 25, the true number could be alarming.