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Yeah doing that would be kinda anti American.

Jgoo do you really think that they can make sure that no-one with a nuclear weapon enters the city?? Can they protect the skies?? I think its really easy to miss a couple terrorist's when there's millions of people out on the streets.
I just prey for the best, but if anything does happen I wont be shocked.

Um, I don't think that they're going to attack us with nukes, that is, IF they even attack us at all. However, we cannot rule out the possibility of a nuclear attack against our nation. If Seattle is the target city for a nuclear attack against the United States, then there's really nothing that we can do to prepare for it. We'll just have to try to stop it before it happens. And, if a nuclear attack does occur, I think that it will be with a dirty bomb, which does far less damage (but can blow up an entire stadium) but still spreads deadly radiation everywhere. Some other targets could include Boeing and/or Microsoft if the Space Needle isn't hit. But there are also several other places within the Pacific Northwest (and not just Seattle) that terrorists would probably just love to target. Its scary to think of but we can't just be scared like this non stop, or the terrorists will win. Just go about daily things with a higher alertness of the people around you and thats good enough. You shouldn't need to be constantly scared or worried.

are you pretty good at catching them? and then how do you prepare them?

just teasing..

jgoo, i agree with you. just live your life the best you can. i'm sure the feds will do the best they can to avert any attacks, and sometimes you just have to accept that some things are beyond your control. after all, we're all going to go some way, some time.

happy fourth!

LOL, pique.

Yes, you have a happy fourth too! Everyone have a happy fourth!

Along these lines, wonder who came up with the brilliant idea to color code the alerts?

It seems pretty silly to me. Unlike air quality alerts which can be scientifically measured, the terrorist alerts can't. How can you possibly measure the probability of some mad terrorist getting bypassing security procedures and attacking. It's impossible.

I though it was better when they just said high alert, warning, and such. It made more sense.

Does anyone really pay much attention to them any more?

The color-coded alerts are a recycled idea from the Cold War and the possibility of nuclear attack.

Since the code has been yellow for so long, I would pay attention if it suddenly changed. other than that, business as usual.

Maybe I am just a Texas Redneck with a serious attitude problem but:

Another terrorist attack on our soil will have dire consequences for those who choose to perpetuate attacks on the innocent. I am very sure of one thing. Whether you like George Bush or hate him, he has good ol' boy red American blood in him that doesn't take well to violence against our citizens. There are quite a few grave markers in Texas with murderers names etched in stone. (uh oh another can of worms) He won't fool around with these nuts. They may all be toasted nuts soon, although not the edible type.

I am afraid that another terrorist attack is coming. We all need to pray daily for our country and leaders. Oops...there's that God thing again. Better watch out for the ACLU (Association of Communist Liberal Underminers). For years we have been forewarned about these crazy idiots. Makes a pretty good argument for pre-emptive strikes.

We have a thread just for this topic in the 9/11 forum. You may have to do a little digging to find it though. That was a few months ago.

Which brings me to a question I have had for a long time.

We are supposed to be extra watchful on the fourth. We are supposed to be even more watchful if the color of the alert changes.

Just what, exactly, are we supposed to be watching for? And just what are we supposed to do if we find it?

We are supposed to be on a watch for any kind of suspicious activity around us, and are to alert the proper authorities if we find it.

All ye doubters,

As of right now, it appears that the event at LAX is considered a terrorist event, at least by the Israeli goverment.

Of course, only three people are dead, and the operations of one of the nation's busiest airports were severely curtailed.

Still doubting?

A couple hundred will die this weekend on the nations highways. As usual, de facto President Cheney and his sidekick failed to connect the dots. I, Hillary, and Tom, want to launch a Congressional investigation to find out what they knew and when they knew it.

I'm mad as heck and I'm not going to take it anymore.

Derick

Doesn't appear to be many people in the office today. I am certain they are being detained by the Generalissimo and Il Duce.

Shhhhhhhhhh, I'm listening in on a conversation Hillary is having with Reverend Al.

Derick

Could this be the Democratic Presidential ticket for 2004?

God, let's hope so! Oh sorry, didn't mean to say that nasty word.

Derick

I could be inspired to work hard for their nomination. I may feel less inspired about actually voting for them.

You are not implying that you don't think they stand a chance are you?

See the Republicans will stop minorities from voting, mess up all of Florida's punch cards and then go running to the Supreme Court. The Democratic controlled house will launch an investigation. The court certainly won't want to appear partial and will NOT appoint another President.

Hillary and Al will win by default!

Derick

P.S. Can we call her Il Duce Clinton?

Assuming that the election is anything but a landslide for the Republicans they would not stand a chance with the Republican controlled House. Hard as we may wish it were not so, there will be a lot of first time voters motivated by the responsibility to vote against someone for the first time in their lives and it would not be against the incumbent. Hill and Al should do well in New York and......New York and.....did I mention New York?