ter-ror-ism - The unlawful use or threatened use of force or violence by a person or an organized group against people or property with the
intention of intimidating or coercing societies or governments, often for ideological or political reasons.
September 11, 2001 affected not only the United States but the entire globe. With the upcoming 2004 elections terrorism is on the minds and tongues of
people all across the world. Threat levels have been raised in some parts of the United States as well as other countries. Right now, New York, New
Jersey, and Washington D.C. are on
Code Orange (High Risk of Terrorist Attacks), while the rest of the country remains on
Code Yellow (Significant Risk of Terrorist Attacks). We here at AboveTopSecret.com have decided not to interview high priority
key people, but to interview those among us.
The same questions were asked of American members in
this story
I would like to thank everyone who volunteered for this interview. Below are a few answer from those we interviewed that I, personally thought were
particularly enlightening:
Question:
Do you think your countries involvement in the War on Terror affects your own countries security?
UK Wizard: Yes, I believe that by attempting to stand shoulder to shoulder with America on the war on terror my country has increased the
potential threat towards itself. I believe the UK is portraying itself as a puppet of the US; this would therefore increase the potential threat that
Islamic terrorist cells could attack the softer and more accessible target of the UK
Question:
Do you feel at risk to Islamic terrorists in your country? How much do you worry about Islamic terrorists?
sensfan: Yes, to a degree. As I stated in the first answer, Canada has not received any direct threats from terrorists, be they Islamic or
other. I don't feel that grouping terrorists into different ethnic or religious groups is helpful. A terrorist is a terrorist.
Question
Would you be willing to accept less freedom to avoid terrorist attacks?
sanctum: If you mean an I.D. card, yes I would accept that. I would not accept a microchip implant or similar 'device'.
Question
Do you believe that your country was directly affected by the terrorists attacks on the US on 9/11?
justyc: Who wasn�t affected? I think the aftermath of 911 has had a devastating effect on economies, employment, and peoples whole psyches(?)
which is going to take many, many years to recover from, if it ever does whilst this 'war on terror' continues
Question
Do you believe that US President George W. Bush takes into account your countries interests and security or do you feel his interests are based
entirely on US interests and security?
paperclip: His interests are based solely on personal interests of a few, and he does not take into account other countries and not much even
his own people.
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Below I have the complete interviews with each volunteer. Please refer to this original post for the questions so we can take up less space.
Question 1:
Do you think your countries involvement in the War on Terror affects your own countries security?
Question 2:
Do you agree with your countries involvement/non-involvement with the War on Terror?
Question 3:
Do you feel at risk to Islamic terrorists in your country? How much do you worry about Islamic terrorists?
Question 4:
Do you feel your government is doing all that it can to keep your country safe? What can they do differently?
Question 5:
Do you feel that your government is too supportive of US policies or not enough?
Question 6:
Do you believe that US President George W. Bush takes into account your countries interests and security or do you feel his interests are based
entirely on US interests and security?
Question 7:
Would you be willing to accept less freedom to avoid terrorist attacks?
Question 8:
Do you feel that Osama Bin Laden, the Taliban, or Al-Qaeda is a threat to your country?
Question 9:
Do you believe that your country was directly affected by the terrorists attacks on the US on 9/11?
Question 10:
Are you personally concerned about traveling by commercial airplane because of the risk of terrorism?
[edit on 27-10-2004 by Banshee]