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Old 05-18-2008, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by hgroberts View Post
He drove through the FBO's gate onto the ramp.
So what?
Sooooooo....

1. They weren't screened properly to include having the van itself checked for contraband i.e weapons, explosives, etc.

2. Seeing as the van itself could be a weapon and even IDed individuals do bad things...they weren't escorted as per regulations.

Just think....how many people in the history of terrorist events on U.S. soil didn't speak up when they saw something strange? Or overlooked a regulation for "the nice gentleman with the smile?"

We are due again for another "eye opening" event. This article is just the tip of the iceberg.

The saddest part of the article is Perry Cooper's response.

"We have never had a security lapse in that part of the airport."

"We are satisfied...

This typical, "never going to happen to me" response is the recipe for the next 9-11 type event.

IMHO, hgroberts.....That's What...
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