I heard on the news that the U.K. has lowered its "Terror Level" to "Severe," down from "Critical." after the foiled car bomb incident.
So, I've been trying to find out what the terror level was at BEFORE the incident. I'm guessing it was at its lowest. It just seems to me that these so called "Terror Levels" are a ridiculous waste of energy. What exactly are you supposed to do with that information? Why do they only seem to be elevated AFTER an attack or attempted attack? Doesn't it just seem to be another way for the government to keep you scared and therefore more willing to go along?
2007-07-05 07:06:09 · 14 answers · asked by slushpile reader 6 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
It's pretentious and stupid. It does nothing to help prevent attacks...actually, it may be damaging. Think about it. How smart is it to publicly announce how prepared for an attack we are? Some time ago, I wrote a rant about it, and created a chart mocking it. I'll link to them...
http://writer-maverick.livejournal.com/4567.html
http://maverick83.150m.com/images/Terror%20Alert%20System.GIF
2007-07-05 07:11:53 · answer #1 · answered by Master Maverick 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
It’s purely psychological. The public feels that they have some sort of control over the situation. It’s like back in the day of the Cold War, when people were told to hide under a blanket if a nuke hit and they were outside. Everyone knew that a cotton blanket wouldn't help even in the least bit but it was better than telling everyone that if a nuke hit there was really nothing they could do to escape the blast.
2007-07-05 14:16:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That was the exact criticism the US version had before its implementation. The only real use of the terror alert system is to look back on what it was when a terrorist event occurred.
2007-07-05 14:14:09 · answer #3 · answered by Peter D 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not saying the "terror alert" system is perfect. Its rather transparent to the man on the street, but a lot of its value has to do with things going on behind the scenes...first and second responder issues. So, at least in principle, it makes sense.
2007-07-05 15:18:50 · answer #4 · answered by kathy_is_a_nurse 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't really understand it myself. The terror alert should go up when they hear of something and feel it might be real. Not after it happens. Of course the best time for someone to hit us is when we least expect it and have our heads down. Maybe they just wanna be prepared in case it's a bigger blow after the first one. Ya know?
2007-07-05 14:10:51 · answer #5 · answered by J~Me 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't pay much attention to the terror alerts in the States. You should always be on guard, be on the lookout for anything suspicious and call it in to 911 (or whatever your equivalent is) right away. I do not think it's to instill fear. However, I do think it help remind people not to get lazy in their efforts to remain alert.
2007-07-05 14:09:10 · answer #6 · answered by ♥ JustAChick ♥ 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
The fear of god should be the only thing you should be fearing. Live by the ten commandments and you'll do fine. The 10 commandments were written on all of our hearts.
2007-07-05 18:28:03 · answer #7 · answered by Skipper 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its gotten to the point where i dont even turn on the tv..cuz if im going to die im not going to sit and anticipate it...id rather not know at all..So if the world ever comes to an end ill die suddenly not feel fear to not even go outside!
2007-07-05 14:16:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The terror level goes up as freedoms go DOWN!
2007-07-05 14:08:12 · answer #9 · answered by jeb black 5 · 3⤊ 3⤋
And if there was no alert, then a bomb goes off and the grousing and fingerpointing would never stop. It is a can't win situation for the government.
2007-07-05 14:19:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋