Chertoff Analyzes Airline Plot

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff offered the details of the thwarted attack last summer that led airlines to ban all liquids from airlines... a ban that is still in effect.


One year ago, Islamic terrorists had planned and were preparing to execute a terrorist attack on the United States that would have rivaled 9/11. There plan was to smuggle liquid explosives aboard 7-8 airliners entering the US from London. While in flight the explosives would be prepared and detonated. British authorities worked diligently on the case and in a raid that lasted 12 hours through the middle of the night, they arrested 24 British Muslims and 7 Pakistanis.


Chertoff stated the enemy did their research and knew how to circumvent security, although he would not state how because he did not want to release active security measures in place. However, the terrorists were planning on smuggling the liquids on board disguising them as sports drinks. One security expert stated that experts were, "stunned at the extent that the suspects had gamed the system to exploit its weaknesses."


We have been issued the report on the events of this terrorist plot and still we do not pressure those who complain or worse yet try to deviate from active security measures. A group of Muslim Imams board an airliner and begin testing not only airline security but the resiliency and dedication of our American people to protect themselves by displaying those actions which would likely present themselves before a terrorist attack. The Imams are arrested and are now filing a law suit against the airline and the citizens who reported their suspicious activity.



Why are we allowing this? Common sense should guide our attitudes and behavior regarding our own security. If we feel something is wrong, then something is wrong. Why not take extra precaution instead of not enough? The enemy is testing us still and will strike at a time of their choosing when they feel we are the weakest. We must remain vigilant. Another attack has been fore-shadowed to occur within the next 90 days according to reports. The question is not IF another attack will occur but WHEN.