Real versus Unreal Security

The plot to bomb US bound planes from Britian is a reminder for anyone who cares to look that real security lies in effective intelligence and counter-terrorism work, in using special operations capabilities to target selected organizations and individuals. Real security does not involve sending main force battle units to foreign countries where they will inflame nationalist sentiments and become embroiled in centuries old sectarian and ethnic conflicts. I'm just saying.

Remember that when you hear the blather from BushCheney about keeping America safe.


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Check out Billmon while you're at it.