Thursday, August 10, 2006

UK and US Push for More Security Measures on Airplanes

Ok, this is getting a little silly, seriously. Here is the rundown.

Via News24 - Britain went on its highest alert for terrorist attacks early on Thursday after the discovery of a plot to blow up several planes flying between Britain and the United States.

The level of alert was raised to "critical" from "severe" as airport security was tightened.
British police earlier announced they had thwarted a major terrorist plot to allegedly blow up aircraft.


The plan was uncovered in a joint operation by Scotland Yard's anti-terrorist branch and security service, the Metropolitan Police said. British television said about 20 arrests had been made.

Sounds good, nice work Scotland yards. But wow wow...now the US is matching the new measures put in place by the UK on hand baggage.

Via ElectricNews - A British government statement said passengers would not be allowed to take on board any hand luggage except essential items in see-through bags. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced it was taking similar steps, including barring passengers from carrying liquids, including drinks, hair gel and lotions, on planes.

Are they serious? How about we fix whatever caused the TSA and TSA-like agencies to miss these serious security issues? I am a firm believer that everyone in the country should do their part to protect the country but when is the line reached?

I can only assume this plot has something to do with liquids....but what makes everyone in the world assume that what the terrorists attempt to do in the UK will be copied by those in the US?

I am pretty sure these terrorist groups are smart enough to run two different plots in two different nations against two different mode of transportation. But that is just my 2 cents.

So lets all go to the airport with a clear bag...makes me feel like I am a girl working at the Dillards in the local mall.

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