cx500 In other words, they will chase the visible railfans away from all strategic railroad areas, in order that Al-Qaida can work undisturbed by observers. Expect more counter-productive security theatre..... John
In other words, they will chase the visible railfans away from all strategic railroad areas, in order that Al-Qaida can work undisturbed by observers. Expect more counter-productive security theatre.....
John
John, respectfully, I don't follow your reasoning. Are railfans currently allowed in 'strategic railroad areas'? If they chase away people with cameras, would they not chase away those without cameras? How would they know whom to chase away at all? And if the news is legitimate, and the plan worth publicizing at all, why would it follow that increasing vigilance and security measures for traveler safety would be counter-productive? Would it be reasonable, in view of the public announcement, that the authorities state they intend to take no more notice or measures, despite the news?
Crandell
While the notice didn't mention any specific plans to derail trains the possibility such an operation might be carried out cannot be ignored. According to a news broadcast that I heard security around all modes of trainsportation is being ramped up due to the death of Osama bin Laden, and this is to be expected. I wouldn't be surprised to hear that the questioning of railfans watching or photographing trains from public property has been recently ramped up.
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