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In light of today's horrific events, wherein a group of highly-trained, highly-motivated terrorists apparently armed with knives and/or box cutters hijacked no fewer than four civilian airliners, I'd like to offer a proposal for your consideration. Is it time, in light of the state of our world today, for a new category of "concealed carry" licensing? Let's call it, for lack of better phraseology for the time being, CCW-ATQ (ATQ = "Air Travel Qualified"). What I envision is a category of armed citizens who are a subset of those with "CCW" licenses. They would undergo much additional training, akin to ...

1:00 PM CST, Tuesday, September 11, 2001 TERRORISTS TARGET AMERICA: FIRST IMPRESSIONS by Thomas Fleming In the aftermath of the greatest loss of American life in a single attack since Pearl Harbor--and probably ever--our first thoughts must be for the victims of an attack that was neither cowardly nor senseless (as it is already being called), but a well-coordinated demonstration of American vulnerability.  This is a time for prayer, not analysis.  Unfortunately, even the chief executive of the United States--a professing Christian--could not find the courage to pray in front of the cameras.   Faced with the evidence of a probable ...

WOULD ALL WHO CARE TO, PLEASE JOIN US COMFORT ONE ANOTHER - RAGE - COMMISERATE - PRAY LET US GATHER STRENGTH, TOGETHER

WASHINGTON – Counterterrorism experts in the Pentagon suspect Pakistan and Saudi terrorist Osama bin Laden is behind the deadly attacks on America's nerve centers, WorldNetDaily has learned. And they say they are looking at targets to take him out once and for all, something that they say the Clinton administration never seriously considered. "No one seriously went after him," one Pentagon official told WorldNetDaily. "You go after him, he's dead. People like that shouldn't be allowed to play at the periphery." "I hope we get some good targets," the official added, "and I hope I'm busy responding to them." On ...

U.S. WILL NOW HAVE 2 CARRIERS BACK IN THE PERSIAN GULF

President Jiang's message to President Bush (09/12/2001) (xinhua) Chinese President Jiang Zemin at midnight September 11 sent a message to US President George W. Bush following the disastrous attacks against the US in parts of New York and Washington D.C. Following is a translation of the message: H. E. President George Walker Bush White House Washington The United States of America Dear Mr. President, I am shocked to learn that some parts of New York and Washington D.C. were disastrously attacked, which caused severe causalities. On behalf of the Chinese government and people, I would like to express sincere sympathy ...

I'm hearing many stories on Free Republic that this plane was headed for Camp David. However, I'm not sure that this theory is being advanced by the media. Has anyone heard a WB network news report that the plane may have been heading toward Philadelphia? This site actually makes more sense from a terrorist standpoint. I understand the significance of Camp David, but the number of people there probably is small.

Britain has increased security in the wake of the terror attacks on America, banning flights over central London and putting the police on full alert. Defence facilities have also been put on high alert and financial and business institutions have been given advice on stepping up security. Tony Blair said Britain stood "shoulder to shoulder with our American friends". The Prime Minister appeared determined and resolute as he offered US President George Bush his full support in bringing the perpetrators to justice. Speaking in Downing Street, Mr Blair said: "This is not a battle between the United States and ...

America's youth tries to make sense of attacks, national security threatCHICAGO -- They've had to come to terms with many things in their young lives, from the Oklahoma City bombing to the massacre at Columbine High School. But this is a national security threat so serious that it's being compared to the attack on Pearl Harbor, an event they know from textbooks or this summer's blockbuster movie. "Why is the U.S. getting bombed? What did we do to them? We don't deserve this," said 12-year-old Robert Zalan, a student at Doerfler Elementary School in Milwaukee, where U.S. Attorney John Ashcroft ...

<p>WASHINGTON (CNN) -- U.S. officials investigating the series of attacks Tuesday in New York and Washington are setting their sights on Osama bin Laden, the millionaire Saudi fugitive who has been blamed for past terrorist attacks against American targets.</p> <p>"There are good indications that persons linked to Osama bin Laden may be responsible for these attacks," an intelligence official told CNN.</p>

(September 12) - "Yesterday, December 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked... No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory... I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire." - US president Franklin D. Roosevelt, after the attack on Pearl Harbor We live ...

Channel 2 in New York is reporting as an exclusive that 2 men with a truck full of explosives have been stopped and arrested in NJ Meadowlands. The objective was apparently to destroy the George Washington Bridge. It was not clear whether this happened just now or somewhat earlier today.

'... if Senator Hatch is out there listening I'd like him to call me [note the rank journalistic hubris ...] to explain [note the rank journalistic hubris ...] statements attributed to him that Osama bin Ladin is to blame [note the rank journalistic ignorimity ...]. The Senator has referenced 'high sources' ....

No other news other than they arrested some men in a truck loaded with explosives under the GW Bridge.

I live in a small town south of Columbus, Ohio. Just saw a plane overhead at high altitude. Unsure of type - did not expect this at all of course and must say I was a little startled. Anyone else seeing any???

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Sorry if this should not be a new thread or posted somewhere besides Breaking News. I saw a few minutes ago the Arlington County Fire Dept chief in an interview on newsChannel8 (DC-area all news cable station) say there are between 100-800 dead in the Pentagon attack. He apologized for the wide range in numbers given. Hope more information is forthcoming. . . . A few minutes before, NC8 reported on a DC Police news conference. Chief Ramsey said they are recommending World Bank/IMF meeting at the end of the month be postponed or canceled. . . some roads may ...

Estimates of dead at Pentagon revised dramatically upward. Between 100 - 800 now feared dead. Not sure if that includes contents of the plane.

Skopje, September 11 (MIA) - The Macedonian Government sympathizes with citizens of the United States and most strongly condemns "this monstrous terrorist act," government spokesman Antonio Milososki stated Tuesday for MIA. "Macedonia knows very well what kind of evil a terrorism presents," Milososki said. He said that the Macedonian security forces would assist in guarding of the US Embassy in Skopje, on the Embassy's request.