Mark A Shrider
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This happened around Toledo, where I am. Local news had it first.Simon W. Moon said:And you premise for debate is .... ?
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It's simply breaking news...wasn't sure if anyone was aware of the situation. I don't really have a debate angle as of yet as it's still unfolding. Although, being from Northwest Ohio it's a bit shocking to say the least. Especially since I work in Toledo and obviously drive there everyday. I actually live in a small town about an hour south. I work for a major railroad and we could easily become a target. Right now, I just have a lot of mixed emotions.Simon W. Moon said:And you premise for debate is .... ?
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"Well, it happened, and I was the first one to say so. Doesn't that count?"Simon W. Moon said:And you premise for debate is .... ?
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Mark A Shrider said:I'm right there with you RightatNYU...
As I said before, I work for a major railroad and we haul LP Gas among other flamables and explosives. Plus a forced derailment in a residential area...?...just freaks me out. The rail yard I work at is right in the middle of the "hood." We've had guys stabbed and shot at. Now, there's terrorists right in our backyard. It's a little disconcerting.
OK...now I gotta know...what railroad do you work for?Goobieman said:I also work woth the railroads - in and around Toledo - and you arent kidding.
Anywhere in the US, the opportunity for a massive terrorist attack involving just the stuff they find already on the rail is staggering.
But even less than that -- what would terrorize the American people more than driving gaoline tankers into our schools?
And yet, it doesnt happen.
I'm an IMC bsed in the area. We run all over, but do a lot out of Toledo.Mark A Shrider said:OK...now I gotta know...what railroad do you work for?
Simon W. Moon said:Terrorism isn't as easy as it seems, and suicidal murderers aren't exactly a dime a dozen.
This stuff takes planning. I mean unless you want to end up like Richard Reid trying to light your shoe on a non-smoking flight.
I know its not exactly simple, but it still seems a bit odd. Al-qaida got 19 suicidal murderers in here with nary a problem a few years ago, and its still pretty easy to get in the country. Plus, there are those who are already here.Simon W. Moon said:Terrorism isn't as easy as it seems, and suicidal murderers aren't exactly a dime a dozen.
This stuff takes planning. I mean unless you want to end up like Richard Reid trying to light your shoe on a non-smoking flight.