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Homeland Security's New Spies: Hotel Guests

TV spot asks travelers to be on the alert for terrorists

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 2, 2011 8:40 PM CDT

(Newser) – It may not be the first thing you want to hear upon checking into a hotel on vacation, but Homeland Security would like you to keep an eye out for terrorists, please. The agency has begun running 15-second spots on hotel TVs across the US asking guests to report any suspicious activity they see at airports or elsewhere on their travels, reports USA Today. It's like the modern duck-and-cover message: "Maybe you see something suspicious," says the ad. "Can you be sure? If you see something, say something to authorities."

The feds want hotel guests to be vigilant against terrorism.
The feds want hotel guests to be vigilant against terrorism.   (Shutterstock)
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MisterPlinkett
Nov 5, 2011 4:22 AM CDT
Fear mongering.  this is just like what we're seeing in malls and Wal-marts.  such a joke.  anyone who's okay with this, please leave the country.
Rational.-Anarchist
Nov 3, 2011 7:41 AM CDT
I'm in BIG trouble! I LOOK suspicious all the time, because I Am suspicious of every thing all the time. Maybe I'm just paranoid, but that doesn't mean they're not out to get me!
PadrePio
Nov 3, 2011 7:41 AM CDT
Hey if you don't like the service you can always turn in the staff! That 'ill lean 'em to phuck up my breakfast order. I said tomato juice not grapefruit you asshat!!! Hello homeland security I'd like to report someone ;-)
 

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