I think it's quite ridiculous for anyone to think that this will help to deter terrorism but:

1) It gives people peace of mind and that counts for at least something.

2) YOU think of something better

Also, I'm no friend of the Bush administration and several of their "war on terror" policies but I do see a way in which the alerts can help. Obviously more aware individuals like you or me (and anyone else who keeps abreast of the worlds' various goings on) are aware of these threats all the time but think of it this way: these terrorists are cowards, if anyone notices them doing something odd then their plans are foiled and if it takes some guy who just happens to be a guy who stayed more alert because of the threats then so be it.
Bottom line (IMO): If these alerts save one life then they will be MORE than worth it.

Last edited by IronDragon on Feb-13-2003 at 04:19

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Originally posted by occrider I don't really see how the system is racial profiling but I do see it as a complete joke.

If the terrorist warning system is at its highest, it causes people to panic. By panic...they will be somewhat overprotective about things...and maybe go overboard with some things. For example...every muslim non-muslims see will be under scrutiny even more. This is racial profiling. I dont blame the people, i blame the Government...they should have never imposed this system to the ppl, and should have allowed law enforcement and the stupid-ass homeland security to worry about it.

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There have already been a few times when Bin Laden threatened to strike but didn't go through with it. I think his announcements are just a method of producing panic, because he's definitely not so stupid that he'd announce when he's about to attack. He'll probably wait until the situation calms down a bit and strike then.

Funny thing is that when Bin Laden said that although Iraqi government is made up of non-believers, it should still be supported because it is fighting against the US, Bush concluded that it is a clear indication of Iraqi connections with Al Quaeda.

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1+1=10

I dont see why people are stocking up food/water/batteries in their basement??? Because if something were to happen the US. Then im going to my neighbor's house and take their food. What's up with the duct tape and plastic sheets? oh geez...

statistically speaking, in the States, you're more likely to get hit by a drunk driver and killed, then get killed by a terrorist.
Maybe monkey bush should fix those problems up first.

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DUCT TAPE??? Riiiight. man if shit goes down, it goes down, but then so will they


>JM<

Has the threat level ever been at a minimum???