shtf? MOA attack?

[greenfarmer]

There is a very easy way for a terrorist to get a fairly hefty amount of explosive right into the mall without drawing any attention. You see it all the time. No point in discussing it here in case there's an idiot out there looking for an idea.

Well if they want an idea.... I have a great, foolproof idea...

Terrorists... Drive a moving truck to the mall... And have big lettering on the side of it... Make sure it says... "BOMB ON BOARD".... Nobody would be suspicious of that!

[John S.]

There is a very easy way for a terrorist to get a fairly hefty amount of explosive right into the mall without drawing any attention. You see it all the time. No point in discussing it here in case there's an idiot out there looking for an idea.

Well if they want an idea.... I have a great, foolproof idea...

Terrorists... Drive a moving truck to the mall... And have big lettering on the side of it... Make sure it says... "BOMB ON BOARD".... Nobody would be suspicious of that!

But, Baby On Board, the cops would be all over that one! lol

[george]

Jest had a Congressman on the news claim the threat has always been there but some are using scare tactics on malls to force DHS funding ending Friday.
(like funding for anything has ever ended)
I would wager anyone not going to work after Friday at DHS will get there back pay anyway like always. NO WORK, PAY ANYWAY!!!
MOA is becoming of more interest if for no other reason than all the News Coverage now.

[s4oak]

The mall should have security at every entrance. I don't care how big of a hassle people think it would be, it would be worth it. Just checking packages that are being carried in. There's nothing you can do about the parking ramp. But atleast it would keep something major from happening inside the mall.

Heck no. It's already ridiculous that they have metal detectors at pro sports games. The last thing we need is *more* metal detectors springing up at shopping malls, movie theaters, grocery stores, gatherings of more than 10 people, etc. I'd much rather get blown up by a terrorist at some point than spend my entire life being scanned & wanded & frisked & searched every time I go out in public.

[tenmilmag]

New signs for MOA

[20mm]

Today seems like the perfect day to have an open carry demonstration outside the MoA!

Who's in?

Which would solve... what problem, exactly?

Who says you need to solve problems to demonstrate that you can open carry?

Of course if you need a problem there are lots of groups you can join.

[ex-LT]

The mall should have security at every entrance. I don't care how big of a hassle people think it would be, it would be worth it. Just checking packages that are being carried in. There's nothing you can do about the parking ramp. But atleast it would keep something major from happening inside the mall.

Heck no. It's already ridiculous that they have metal detectors at pro sports games. The last thing we need is *more* metal detectors springing up at shopping malls, movie theaters, grocery stores, gatherings of more than 10 people, etc. I'd much rather get blown up by a terrorist at some point than spend my entire life being scanned & wanded & frisked & searched every time I go out in public.

Agreed. In the immortal words of Ben Franklin...

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.

FTR, I feel the same way about TSA.

[xd ED]

The mall should have security at every entrance. I don't care how big of a hassle people think it would be, it would be worth it. Just checking packages that are being carried in. There's nothing you can do about the parking ramp. But atleast it would keep something major from happening inside the mall.

Heck no. It's already ridiculous that they have metal detectors at pro sports games. The last thing we need is *more* metal detectors springing up at shopping malls, movie theaters, grocery stores, gatherings of more than 10 people, etc. I'd much rather get blown up by a terrorist at some point than spend my entire life being scanned & wanded & frisked & searched every time I go out in public.

Agreed. In the immortal words of Ben Franklin...

Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.

FTR, I feel the same way about TSA.

Maybe it's a function of getting older, but I care far less about how I might die, then how I will live.

[MJY65]

Maybe it's a function of getting older, but I care far less about how I might die, then how I will live.

No kidding. Being killed due to some idiot's religious fantasy is a stupid way to die, but so is getting killed because of some idiot's drinking habit, texting, etc.

No way in heck I want to go through a metal detector everywhere I go "just to be safe".

[John S.]

I got no problem with the serious security at Airports, but, if that kind of security winds up every place you turn around, then.................................maybe those @#@#%$$#@ #@#$, WON!

[djont57]

I got no problem with the serious security at Airports, but, if that kind of security winds up every place you turn around, then.................................maybe those @#@#%$$#@ #@#$, WON!

I believe they already won; just this imagine how much air play this video received globally, now imagine all pointy haired borocrats meeting to find a solution.

[Bessy]

I got no problem with the serious security at Airports, but, if that kind of security winds up every place you turn around, then.................................maybe those @#@#%$$#@ #@#$, WON!

The added security at airports has cost many more lives then it has saved. It has not only inconvenienced travelers but has resulted in more deaths then the 9/11 attacks themselves.

A poll taken a few years ago found that americans are taking millions of road trips where prior to 9/11 security they would have flown. It's much safer to fly, then it is to drive. Statistically speaking the lives lost by Americans choosing to drive, rather than deal with the TSA, is an order of magnitude higher than those taken by terrorist attacks.

Unintended consequences of the best intentions.

The minute people figured out that hijacker was going to crash the plane rather than fly to cuba, using a plane as a suicide weapon was no longer an affective strategy. The passengers awareness, not the TSA is what is keeping us safe.

[John S.]

I got no problem with the serious security at Airports, but, if that kind of security winds up every place you turn around, then.................................maybe those @#@#%$$#@ #@#$, WON!

The added security at airports has cost many more lives then it has saved. It has not only inconvenienced travelers but has resulted in more deaths then the 9/11 attacks themselves.

A poll taken a few years ago found that americans are talking millions of road trips where prior to 9/11 security they would have flown. It's much safer to fly, then it is to drive. Statistically speaking the lives lost by Americans choosing to drive, rather than deal with the TSA, is an order of magnitude higher than those taken by terrorist attacks.

Unintended consequences of the best laid intentions.

The minute people figured out that hijacker was going to crash the plane rather than fly to cuba, using a plane as a suicide weapon was no longer an affective strategy. The passengers awareness, not the TSA is what is keeping us safe.

Good Point!

[goett047]

But seriously, who among us actually goes to the mall or has a need to??

[yukonjasper]

Me, I love it.