[MilCom] Re: COMMENT-- SCANNER + CAMERA = TERRORIST!!??!

[lrk]

On Fri, Jul 23, 2004 at 09:47:49AM -0400, Sheldon Daitch wrote:
> 
> But the writer has an interesting observation on this, though, that in
> general, the railfan audience is quite knowledgeable about
> railroad operations and activities, and presents an opportunity
> to be an extra set of eyes for the railroad, both in terms of
> security of rail facilities and safety of moving equipment.

Unfortunately, most law enforcement people fail to understand that the
information they need to prevent attacks is known to the freinds, not the
enemies, of the potential attackers. By alienating the very people who
would be helpful, they deny themselves critical information.

It is a battle of wits and our government is not well armed.

 
> But as for your thought on permission vs forgiveness, I always thought
> it was the opposite.  Easier to get forgiveness than permission.

True. And the quote is from a famous Navy person.

 
> But I do agree with you, it is a different day and time.

I want my freedom back. I'm not nearly as afraid of terrorists as I am of
low-IQ government people.


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