Why are the Powers That Be Saying...

It is possible that they are trying to draw out specific terrorists (that may be closely linked to Bin Laden) by saying that we are not going to take any precautions, who knows.

They may be saying this to keep the public calm; not get people in a panic. It's hard for me to say, as I am not 100% up todate on threats to America. I do know that the not so long ago bombings, & attempted bombings in England, were linked to Australia.This suggests to me that the terrorist threat is widespread. By no means shoukd the US government be casual about anything Bin Laden says. At the moment, the biggest risk to Bush are the protesters in Australia!!

Really dont think they brush it off . and it will probably never hapen on that date again so they have to be watchfull all the time

Well there was a plot uncovered that they were planning attacks in Germany fot the anniversary! I do think it might be the powers that be being sneaky and I have to say that if they did anything else they would probably be decried for it! Also remember that so far no attacks have taken place on the anniversary! xxx

. I live on base as my husband contracts to Customs/Homeland Security (he's taking classes to change his career), and I wonder if this is safer or not. Kirkland is pretty secure and in the case of a biological threat it would be shut down - no one in or out I'm told by my friends husband who is a flight instructor and still in the Air Force. He said each house would likely be given special air ventilation units. On the other hand, there are nukes inside the mountains on base and we would be an ideal target. So living here could be even more dangerous. The scariest thing about 9/11 was the feeling of security most of had just stripped away in such a short time. The really scary thing is that President Bush has the power to invoke Martial Law as of this year. So in a way it would be a good thing for him as he would remain in presidency for the duration. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iG6pJUCQfg http://world.commongate.com/post/Bush_Signs_Bill_Enabling_Martial_Law/ http://www.rense.com/general74/onestep.htm http://www.rwor.org/a/093/martial-law-update-en.html

Totally agree with you on this. The US isn't as secure. Sure we've busted some plans and attacks, but there are still several vulnerabilities, gaps and inexplicables, that have sprung up in recent and current events. Part of why they say things like you stated Heather, its just common statements for the public, just so they can feel safe and assured. A good number of people know to look beyond that however.

I think that is just the "party line" and I am hoping that they are on top of things. The public denial may be viewed as a taunt, and make them more determined, but I do not think it would be any better to be getting everyone scared by issuing warnings without details.

There was an attack planned for Germany on that date, which looks like being foiled. It would be absolutely stupid to think that there will not be any plans for attacks on other countries on that date (or any other one) either.

I think they should just stop talking about it. Either way it encourages or informs the enemy. Why do we want to do that?

I think it's a way for the media to create more news interest in the anniversary (as if we could forget) Some of the reports I've heard do not come from the government, but reporters that speak Arabic and can read these web sites set up for recruiting. That's where the announcement is coming from. Some of these same reports state that some of the footage in the video shows OLDer pictures of Bin Laden in the footage. There have been other videos released in the past and nothing happened so I guess our government is not relying on these new reports as credible information, or they believe our security is so good nothing will happen. I really don't know what to think, so I will be careful and keep away from crowded areas, the airport, bus terminals. However, if something is destined to happen then there is nothing we can do but help one another in the aftermath.

Because Bin Laden doesn't go out publicly and announce he's going to attack but is under ground with his resources in how he works. We never know when exactly he will TRY and maybe even succeed in doing so again so it's much better to be safe than to be sorry.