Kathy Reul, 44, a health care worker in Queens, confided to a New York Times reporter this week: "I drink a beer every day on the subway. I don’t have it in a cup. I have not seen a police officer on a subway train in a long time. If I can get away with having a beer, I can get away with having a bomb."
Revelations like this — and the horrific images from London — remind us that our freedom carries with it a vulnerability that may never be wholly eliminated. But we must commit to lessening it, by increasing our investment in stronger security measures at home.
Posted by Melissa Cooley
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We have not had an attack since 9/11, and I kind of like the story of somebody going around the subway with a beer. More power to them. That’s freedom in America and I love it. :)
It’s impossible to defend against every possible terrorist act without being far too intrusive and costly. Only utter annihilation of the terrorists and anyone who harbors or supports them will make us safe. We should use our biggest bombs before they use any more of theirs.
To quote Ben Franklin,
“The man who trades freedom for security does not deserve nor will he ever receive either.”
and
“Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.”
I concur with more power to ‘em.
Just think…
I Jaywalk across the street right in front of the courthouse!
If the police cant even stop me from doing that then how do we expect them from stopping the terrorists?
*GASP*