Originally Posted by
TheAbominatrix
However, the FAA has the warnings, and these are the important things about the articles.
"Aviation officials were ``lulled into a false sense of security'' and ``intelligence that indicated a real and growing threat leading up to 9/ll did not stimulate significant increases in security procedures.'' "
"It notes that the FAA did not expand the use of in-flight air marshals or tighten airport screening for weapons. It said FAA officials were more concerned with reducing airline congestion, lessening delays and easing air carriers' financial problems than thwarting a terrorist attack. "
That is the problem. If you cant predict your enemy's attacks, then you do your best to cover your ass. No one tried to cover their asses in this. These planes should not have been hijacked, and perhaps would not have if warnings were heeded and security was tightened.
Posting Permissions
