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Feds Review Terror Alert System

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(AP) – The Homeland Security Department will review the multicolored terror alert system created in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano has created a task force to determine in 60 days how effective the current system is. The system could get an overhaul—or could be eliminated entirely.

The five-tiered system that goes from green, which signals a low danger of attack, to red, which signals a severe threat of attack, has proven confusing at times. And critics say the colors are too vague to deliver enough information to be useful. The 17-member task force will be chaired by former FBI Director William Webster and the former White House homeland security adviser, Fran Townsend.

Former Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge unveils the color-coded terrorism warning system in 2002.
Former Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge unveils the color-coded terrorism warning system in 2002.   (AP Photo)
This 2002 handout shows the color-coded terrorism warning system.
This 2002 handout shows the color-coded terrorism warning system.   (AP Photo)
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.   (AP Photo)
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AnnieChrist
Jul 14, 09 12:56 PM CDT
You are excused for not having the facts C_K, since inHannity is your only source of information, butt to bring you up to date, the perpertrators of the first bombing are safely ensconced in the federal prison system where they can't harm us again. This was accomplished without the death of 4,300 American military or the death of some 50,000+ Iraqui citizens. We rational people realize that you wingers don't have quite the orgasm when the criminal justice system combats terrorism as you do when bombs are dropped, but you can always masturbate to 'The History of WWII ' from the History Channel.
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kokuaguy
Jul 14, 09 2:03 PM CDT
I'm glad you were smart enough to add that "almost", C-k. The libofascists would have given you a titty twister for that omission I'm sure. Did you find that reply I left for you on the Grand Canyon thread? And how did you get enough rest last night?
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NewserScooter
Jul 15, 09 10:11 PM CDT
Annie, lets let you review the facts. The smae organization that led the first bombing were involved with the second. So according to your math, in fact 3300 Americans died because of that approach. After all the 9-11 hijackers were so afraid of being put in jail.
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AnnieChrist
Jul 14, 09 12:45 PM CDT
Wouldn't you know it, just when the five-color sytem is working so well to keep us terrified, these libofascist, America hating Dems are going to change it. I felt so safe and slept so well knowing that green meant go and red meant don't go. Now all of bush and tom ridge's work is going for naught, after they worked so hard to ensure my safety with color codes. I hope they don't rescind the order to keep duct tape (that's duck tape, btw for all of you republicans) and plastic on hand, or we will really be at risk. Reply
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kokuaguy
Jul 14, 09 1:57 PM CDT
They will have to pry my duct tape from my cold, dead hands.
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