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Yawn.....DHS dusts the cobwebs off of it's color code..
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Originally Posted by powerclown
That's secret TFP Politics code for something else, eh?  |
Oh....our ole friend, DHS, dusts it's color coded warning level off and trots it out. Are these the last days before we fully embrace "the safety of power"?
Before we gladly and willing trade civilian law for martial law?
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http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/
Threat Level Change Targeted to Mass Transit Sector
July 7, 2005 (11:45 a.m. EDT) -- Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff announced a targeted raise in the threat level. "The thoughts and prayers of the American people are with the victims of this tragedy and our friends in Britain.
In light of today’s attacks in London, the United States Government is raising the threat level from Code Yellow – or Elevated – to Code Orange – or High – targeted only to the mass transit portion of the transportation sector. This only includes regional and inter-city passenger rail, subways and metropolitan bus systems. We are also asking for increased vigilance in other transportation systems.
Currently, the United States has no specific, credible information suggesting an imminent attack in the United States. However, we know the tactics and methods of terrorists, as demonstrated by....................blah, blah, blah....
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The message seems to be that, even with the heightened state of national security and alert that hosting the G8 summit brings in these troubled times, the prominent English speaking nation with the most experience dealing with terrorism at home, the UK, could not provide a safe and secure commute to the residents of it's largest city. Are you observing this America ? What can we do to better insure our safety, protect our families our children ? It was apparently too soon to present another lesson to the American people at home, concerning the danger of not fully embracing "the security of power".
I fear for my country, our freedoms, and I understand that our government "hates us for our freedom". I fear this much more than I fear "terrurrrrr".
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http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/group...ec_025705.hcsp
Reponsibilities of Transport Security's Land Transport Division
Underground & Light Rail Security
* London Underground and the British Transport Police (BTP) <b>have over 30 years of direct experience in dealing with terrorism. During this period, sound measures to deter the threat posed by terrorists have been devised and implemented successfully.</b>
* However, there had been no regulatory overview of this, so in July 2003 the Department issued Instructions to London Underground Ltd under the Railways Act 1993 to formalise the protective security measures already in place. These Instructions came into effect in October 2003.
* A supporting London Underground Security Programme, developed in consultation with LUL and BTP, was issued in August 2003.
* London Underground Ltd continues to be responsible for the day to day delivery of security.
* The Department acts as regulator: an inspection regime to monitor and enforce compliance has been established.
* BTP continue to police the Underground system and to be closely involved in contingency planning. Close liaison between all three parties (The Department, LUL and BTP) on security matters remains an important element.
* The security regime for the Underground is designed to be responsive to the level of threat, and to be proportionate. It is kept under constant review.
* As part of <b>wider review of rail security following the Madrid attacks, security regimes are being extended to other underground, light rail and tram systems in the UK.</b>
* Regulatory security regimes are being developed for two key systems (DLR & Glasgow Subway) and best practice security programmes for the remaining six systems (Tyne & Wear Metro, Midland Metro, Manchester Metrolink, Nottingham Tram, Sheffield Supertram and Croydon Tramlink).
* An amendment to legislation is being pursued to enable the Department to put the advisory programmes for tram systems on a regulatory footing should the need arise in the future.
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In Sept., 2004 polling revealed that more than 50 percent of NYC residents polled believed that the U.S. administration at minimum had foreknowledge of the 9/11 attacks and failed to act on it with the intent of preventing the attacks. Enough people signed a petition to influence NY state Atty General Elliott Spitzer to publicly announce that he would conduct an independent investigation of the 9/11 attacks. People in U.S. cities did not vote as a majority for Bush or other RNC sponsered political candidates. They do, however, ride subways and other mass transit. What is the most effective way to persuade them to vote for the next "war president" and "security party" candidates ?
Author Doris Colmes has seen it all before, and she explains my concerns about the U.S. response to terrorist attacks much better than I ever could.
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http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0507/S00068.htm
There I was -- a bratty, independent kid, with a twisted sense of humor who enjoyed doing illegal things: Entrance into anyplace at all displaying the “No Dogs or Jews Allowed” signs was fun, even though it was clearly understood that – if discovered – neither dog nor Jew would ever be seen again, regardless of age. The best game of all, though, was diving into the Berlin Olympic Pool, and, hiding behind my Teutonic looks, smiling innocently at the guards...............
...........Now, here we are in 2005, in the United States of America, busily trading essential liberties for the safety of power…We, too, understand that “safety” means “power.” In today’s America, the administration has taught us carefully and clearly that: “Power will keep us safe. After all, we are the good people, the ones who want to clear the planet earth of all who hinder progress, of all who stand in the way of our good intentions – and the more power our Empire has, the safer we will be, the safer we will make the world.”..............
,,,,,,,,,,,“Voice or no voice, the people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders; that is easy, all you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism, and exposing the country to greater danger.”,,,,,,,,,,,,,
............ Doris Colmes escaped Nazi Germany in 1938 with her parents, she was 11 at the time. Doris is the author of “The Iron Butterfly” and an independent writer. She can be reached by email at dhcolmes@REMOVETHISBITmsn.com or via her website at: www.doriscolmes.com
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