So, we are now in receipt of information that we NOW have intelligence of a specific threat against Australia. But he wont tell us what or where it is...
However, it is convenient that this "threat" has come a mere 24hrs before the government decides on the new anti-terrorism laws. Laws that will empower the government to take away civil liberties and hold people without charge or evidence for significant periods of time.
Our PM has cried wolf one too many times for mine... everytime he has a desire to get something done, he uses fear mongering to get a slant that makes his perspective "the right thing to do". Remember Children Overboard people??
I would rather he identify the threat publically so at least we humble civilians can avoid it... Is al-Qeda bombing the 7:30 train at Central? If so, at least give the ordinary punter a chance to get away from it....
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It could also be the reverse problem of the threat being genuine and intended to encourage this loss.
Realistically, I think there is only one target worth going for in Sydney.
I personally smell a long trail of bullshit as well regarding this announcement.
ASIO might be getting the shits and saying that Howard is screwing things up, but the fact of the matter is - the best deterrant would be to announce where they expect the thing to hit, thus drastically reducing the possible damage done. The point of terrorism to instill fear through surprise - if the whistle is blown, the point of the attack is vastly reduced.
But that's neither here nor there, I am personally quite suspicious of all of this crap and for my 2 cents, I don't believe a word of it.
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