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Is this from any credible source?
Ferry searches should be mandatory. We've ferried to Canada several times (destination Victoria BC) and watched backpackers freely enter and exit, heaven only knowing what was in those backpacks. Also a little frightening driving your car onto one not knowing if another vehicle aboard it is loaded with explosives or weapons. Someone could have skindiving equipment with them and jump overboard and detonate after they have cleared the immediate area. Skindiver training has its possibilities with both ferries and cruise ships. Once on board, they have a captive target group.
No, I didn't see that article before. Kinda makes you think about all those uniforms, badges and false IDs stolen in previous months for airlines, police, emergency responders, etc. If anyone was caught in an act of impersonation, would the person who detected it notify authorities or give the offender a warning and let them go? When so many people "in charge" earn minimum wages, it calls to question their skill or concern at recognizing inherent danger (as in the "I'm just a flunky" attitude). Vigilance can also be obstructed by those who are easily distracted.
Excellent vehicle for bioterrorism, isn'it? Another way for them to hit financial institutions in this country. Wonder if spray disinfectants work on some of the germs they could be sending our way or whether they render the disinfectants more or less useless.
How about up their giggy with a blowtorch? Sorry I'm not so subtle.
New Republican Dictionary Defines Traitor as “Everyone Against Us”
Hamilton County Sheriff Issues Alert
UPDATED: 10:10 AM EDT October 1, 2004
CINCINNATI -- Puzzled. That's the reaction of federal officials to the decision of Hamilton County's sheriff to issue a terrorism warning.
On Thursday, Hamilton County Sheriff Simon Leis issued an alert urging vigilance against possible terrorism. His e-mail went to thousands of schools, businesses and shopping malls, warning them to be on guard.
Leis said that he sent the alert because of new information about a possible terror attack in the Midwest before the Nov. 2 election.
But the FBI and homeland security officials said that there is no intelligence about a new threat. They said concern about a possible terrorist strike before the election is based on the same intelligence that has been available for months.
They said terror alerts should be handled by them, not the sheriff or other local law enforcement.
Leis said he took it upon himself to send the letter because he was concerned about information he and Cincinnati's police chief had received from federal authorities.
Me too.
All together now, say, "Cheese."
A good opportunity for a photo op.
Isn't that special? A nice little outing.
I think I turned 12 shades of orange when I read that one.
What the HECK?
Dutch home of Bigley's brother "raided"
Sat 2 October, 2004 00:10
LONDON (Reuters) - Dutch armed intelligence officers have raided the Amsterdam home of Paul Bigley, brother of Liverpool engineer Kenneth Bigley who is being held hostage in Iraq, the Independent has reported.
It said they seized Bigley's computer and interrogated him about links with the group holding his brother captive.
They forced him to make a five page statement and sent information from his computer hard disc to London for analysis, said Saturday's Independent, which quoted neighbours of Bigley.
Neither the Foreign Office nor Paul Bigley were immediately available for comment.
www.reuters.co.uk/newsPackageArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=595151§ion=news
Ian, thanks for commenting on that article and bringing it to my attention in doing so; I had missed it.
JustPiper, thanks for posting that article. All I can say is "gulp."
More on the Bigley story
Amsterdam home of Ken Bigley's brother raided
http://news.independent.co.uk/europe/story.jsp?story=568043
Nantucket ferries are being monitored. Some bags searched. Some passengers wanded.
Russia's military on verge of collapse?
Pre-emptive strike capability a must for Japan
Foreign journalists cannot be banned from Iran
US cannot deprive Iran of nuclear technology
Al Zawhiri calls for resisting crusaders
Russian bill puts President in charge of judges
Anti-terrorism exercise held in Oryol, USSR
US cybersecurity chief suddenly resigns
Libya demands permanent UN seat
Minnesota truckers trained to watch for terrorist activity
Mexico's fire volcano erupts - is there a pattern here today?
So...ummmmm....I guess you win the arguments in your household?
I agree with that definition of traitor (tongue-in-cheek and seriously). It is sad that it has come to this in the free republic that is our nation.
And the keyword is "some," not ALL.
Please, I'd like very much to be added to this pinglist. Thank you!!
Reborn
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