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The bipartisan Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism, today released a report card indicating that the U.S. government is not taking the necessary steps to protect the country from the threats posed by WMD and terrorism.
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Unless the world community acts decisively and with great urgency, it is more likely than not that a weapon of mass destruction will be used in a terrorist attack somewhere in the world by the end of 2013. That weapon is more likely to be biological than nuclear
I know a lot of liberals like to deny the threat that terrorism poses, citing that more people die from peanut allergy and lightening strike related deaths. Al Qaeda is just a bunch of cave dwellers after all (yes a poster on this forum actually said that).
Regardless, the Islamic terrorist threat is serious. This bipartisan commission found "direct evidence that terrorists are trying to acquire weapons of mass destruction and acquiring WMD fits the tactical profile of terrorists". This report emphasizes the need for our government to take swift, decisive actions before the threat becomes a reality.
Yes, it is somewhat strange we have not perfected our defences given the fact that we have had 9 years to work on it.
What do you mean by "perfected." Is there any such thing as perfectly protecting the homeland from an ever-patient, ever-persistent enemy?
It was reported last night that intelligence officials have been made aware of two females with US passports being trained overseas for some sort of terror mission here. Granted, for something like that to be reported, it either had to be leaked or it's not yet considered an imminent threat. Nevertheless, the bottom line is that how are we supposed to be "perfect" in protecting the homeland when terrorists are hell-bent on exploiting our very own freedoms to defeat us (ie. passports)?
What do you mean by "perfected." Is there any such thing as perfectly protecting the homeland from an ever-patient, ever-persistent enemy?
It is not possible to secure the country against all attacks, but doesn't the article imply that in the nine years since 911 not enough has been done? "Perfecting" defences means you make the defences as good as possible.
I know a lot of liberals like to deny the threat that terrorism poses, citing that more people die from peanut allergy and lightening strike related deaths. Al Qaeda is just a bunch of cave dwellers after all (yes a poster on this forum actually said that).
Regardless, the Islamic terrorist threat is serious. This bipartisan commission found "direct evidence that terrorists are trying to acquire weapons of mass destruction and acquiring WMD fits the tactical profile of terrorists". This report emphasizes the need for our government to take swift, decisive actions before the threat becomes a reality.
Curious, what EXACTLY is that you believe the government should be doing to protect the country from the threat of terrorists getting WMD? Wasn't that why we invaded Iraq, or was it oil, I get the two confused these days.And where would they get one, from our "Friends" the Russians or from Iran that does not have one, or how about from Israel they have extras and it would draw the US in deeper into the mess called the middle-east?
Casper
Curious, what EXACTLY is that you believe the government should be doing to protect the country from the threat of terrorists getting WMD? Wasn't that why we invaded Iraq, or was it oil, I get the two confused these days.And where would they get one, from our "Friends" the Russians or from Iran that does not have one, or how about from Israel they have extras and it would draw the US in deeper into the mess called the middle-east?
Casper
I am not an expert on defense, therefore, asking my opinion as to what I would do is pointless. I would defer to the recommendations made by the bipartisan commission formed specifically to assess the risks back in December 2008. They outlined specific steps that our government should take, and then they graded the government one year later as to how well we have met those recommendations.
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In December 2008, the Commission published its report, World at Risk, which recognized that the US government has yet to fully adapt to the current circumstance of terrorism and weapons of mass destruction and identified specific actions.World at Risk identifies 13 recommendations for Congress and the Administration. In an unprecedented act, Congress authorized an additional year of work by the Commission to assist Congress and the Administration turn these recommendations into actions.
One year later, we have the results on how well the government met and implemented those recommendations. If you are happy with the actions our government is taking to protect us from terrorist WMD, cool. The bipartisan commission's report doesn't appear to be very convinced that we are adequately taking appropriate steps to ensure our nation's safety however.
What do you mean by "perfected." Is there any such thing as perfectly protecting the homeland from an ever-patient, ever-persistent enemy?
It was reported last night that intelligence officials have been made aware of two females with US passports being trained overseas for some sort of terror mission here. Granted, for something like that to be reported, it either had to be leaked or it's not yet considered an imminent threat. Nevertheless, the bottom line is that how are we supposed to be "perfect" in protecting the homeland when terrorists are hell-bent on exploiting our very own freedoms to defeat us (ie. passports)?
Yes i was listening to the same news as you. You are also correct and that the Notion that we can protect our Homeland from all terrorists, is a farce, no we cannot, when they are hell-bent on destroying us, they will find a way to succeed. To many whom want to destroy us, may be able to catch some, but surely not them all.
We are not ready to have rights and privileges violated, limited or taken away to ensure "perfection". Case(s) in point, stories on full body scanners and their objections. Overhead police drones. Etc, etc, etc. Hell, we can't even deal with TV cameras on street corners and stop lights and we're gonna criticize our security?
We are not ready to have rights and privileges violated, limited or taken away to ensure "perfection". Case(s) in point, stories on full body scanners and their objections. Overhead police drones. Etc, etc, etc. Hell, we can't even deal with TV cameras on street corners and stop lights and we're gonna criticize our security?
I was not talking about that kind of perfection.
BTW, there were more "A"s in the report than "F"s, but of course it is the "F"s which demand attention. So, the Bio-Weapon attack got an "F", so that is where they need to improve.
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(yes a poster on this forum actually said that).
With all due respect...
