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November 26, 2011
Has homeland security prevented something like another 9/11? No.
In fact, no one has tried anything of the sort. Had they done so, nothing homeland security has put in place would have stopped them.We do not know of any operation planned and manned by professionals, as 9/11 was, that has been stopped. We do know that American society has countless inherent vulnerabilities to terrorism, which no one has taken even a little trouble to exploit. Nothing could ever stop ten people in ten states from throwing flaming gasoline bottles into ten school buses simultaneously, thus shutting down the U.S. school system. But no one has done it. Homeland security created closely packed lines of people in front of airport security checkpoints—the perfect target for explosive-laden carry-on luggage. But no one has attempted that, either, nor committed any of the other outrages so obviously feasible and requiring so little skill and organization. We don't know why not. In short, homeland security has proven irrelevant to terrorism. -- The Claremont Institute - The Lost Decade
Posted by gerardvanderleun at November 26, 2011 11:26 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.
Your Say
Paraphrased:
"If your enemy is intent on destroying himself, get out of his way."
What opponent would see any profit at all in distracting our political class at this time?
We're a train wreck. Film at eleven, twelve, and matinee tomorrow at one.
Posted by: TmjUtah at November 26, 2011 6:40 PM
"Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." - Napoleon Bonaparte
Posted by: Peccable at November 28, 2011 3:47 AM