Suprised no one has brought up the big terror plot

[TheBeast]

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It would be a good idea to start shooting in a plane at a high altitude- decompression would eliminate the need for terrorists.

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Man didn't you watch the Mythbusters when they busted this and that shooting a hole in a plane at altitude really wouldn't do any damage, all you would have to do is put on your oxygen mask till the pilot got the plane low enough to not need it.

[centennialdawg]

Talked to my sister this morning. She lives in London and she said that basically all mass transit over there has virtually been shut down.

[NotSoSilentBob]

Thursday, August 10th, 2006

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Due to the uncovering of a terrorist plot this morning in Britain to blow up US-bound commercial airliners in mid-air, the US Department of Homeland Security has raised the terror threat level to Orange (High). Because of the Code Orange alert, the Transportation Security Administration has banned certain items from being taken aboard carry-on luggage on


All flights operating in or to the United States:

· all beverages

· shampoo

· suntan lotion

· creams

· toothpaste

· hair gel

· other items of similar consistency






In addition, even greater security measures have been implemented for

All flights between the United States and the United Kingdom:


Nothing may be carried in passengers' pockets. Also, handbags i.e. women's purses, laptop bags, camera cases and similar items are not allowed for carry on.


Passengers may only take through the airport security checkpoint, in a single (ideally transparent) plastic carrier bag the following items:

· pocket size wallets and pocket size purses plus contents (money, credit cards, identity cards, etc.)

· travel documents essential for the journey (passports and travel tickets)

· prescription medicines and medical items sufficient and essential for the flight (a diabetic kit for example), except in liquid form unless verified as authentic.

· spectacles and sunglasses, without cases

· contact lens holders, without bottles of solution

· for those traveling with an infant: baby food, milk (the contents of each bottle must be tasted by the accompanying passenger) and sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight (wipes, creams, disposal bags)

· female sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight, if unboxed

· tissues (unboxed) and/or handkerchiefs

· keys (but no electrical key fobs)

· There will be no liquids or gels allowed to/from the UK. Duty free from the UK will not be allowed, however, duty free onboard will continue.


All UK transiting passengers will be required to check any carry-ons they bring to the airport regardless of origination. For passengers who have already left the US and will be connecting in the UK, they will not be allowed to use the transit area in the UK airports and will be routed back to the ticket counters to check their carry-on luggage.


Because of the increased security, delays of two hours or more are being reported at most major US airports.

Yes, the pilots would make it an everyday event, bringing a plane to a more breathable level , while the oxygen level is dropping and the "Shootout at the OK Corral" is going on. The odds of something bad happening are nil. And my faith in "Myth Busters " is unshakable. Almost as much as 'rasslin'.

[TheBeast]

I do believe Bob was eluding to the fact that noone would do anything knowing that everyone was ready to take care oh the situation.

[imported_juggernaut28]

If I understood the news right(CNN)they said President Bush has known about this going to take place for awhile. He contacted Britan Sunday over this planned attack. How he knew was not told on the news. But Al Queda has forwarned the US over the past year that they would attack. Also on the news it said that these liquid bombs had to be taught to someone to learn how to do it, not something you could just look up on the internet and go out and do it yourself. But this was clever thinking, glad Al Queda didn't get away with this one. 22 suspects were detained.