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August 27, 2004
Your Weekly Terror Threat

Some read:

WASHINGTON (AP) — Al-Qaida may attempt to attack Veterans Affairs hospitals as an alternative to more heavily guarded U.S. military installations, the FBI and Homeland Security Department warn in a new nationwide terrorism bulletin.

Although U.S. authorities say there is no credible intelligence regarding a specific threat against such hospitals, the bulletin said there have been persistent reports of “suspicious activity” at medical facilities throughout the United States.

That includes “possible reconnaissance activities” this year at unspecified military medical facilities in Bethesda, Md., and Aurora, Colo., the bulletin said. Even though later investigation of these two incidents uncovered no links to terrorism, the bulletin urges vigilance at VA hospitals on the part of police and security personnel.

others read:

WASHINGTON (AP) — Al-Qaida may attempt to attack Veterans Affairs hospitals as an alternative to more heavily guarded U.S. military installations, the FBI and Homeland Security Department warn in a new nationwide terrorism bulletin.

Although U.S. authorities say there is no credible intelligence regarding a specific threat against such hospitals, the bulletin said there have been persistent reports of “suspicious activity” at medical facilities throughout the United States.

That includes “possible reconnaissance activities” this year at unspecified military medical facilities in Bethesda, Md., and Aurora, Colo., the bulletin said. Even though later investigation of these two incidents uncovered no links to terrorism, the bulletin urges vigilance at VA hospitals on the part of police and security personnel.

Of course the author did intend the first read and I am betting all of my 95.1 Zambian Kwacha that the Veteran theme is intentional too.

Report: al-Qaida May Target VA Hospitals

Comments

Hospitals?
I suppose if I was a paraplegic in a wheelchair with no quality life in sight, I’d say bring ’em on.

Posted by: Cloned Poster | Aug 27 2004 16:40 utc | 1

If I were you Bernhard, I’d exchange those Kwachas for Vanuata Vatus right away.

Posted by: beq | Aug 27 2004 17:14 utc | 2

Enisha, kihakula! Since too many troops are dying now, the meme has shifted to “support the vets” (unless they’re in politics now)…

Posted by: b real | Aug 27 2004 18:19 utc | 3

Veterans have not been paying attention. There are real threats out there: Veterans themselves, specially weak and sick ones may be attacked. They should shape up and realise the danger and STOP ::
– agitating for fair treatment of present or ex-soldiers – pushing objections to or investigation of vaccines – writing about the dangers of DU – getting their handicapped children featured in Life – supporting anti-war groups – joining various ‘truth’ movements – making speeches that get people riled up – pointing out the ineptness of the Iraq invasion – going all over the internet with their own opinions – and much more.

Posted by: Blackie | Aug 27 2004 18:33 utc | 4

The “fear and loathing” blog from Iraq seems to be as he says “over and out” ?

Posted by: anna missed | Aug 27 2004 21:48 utc | 5

@beq
but I could get 30,650 Turkish Lira in exchange

Posted by: b | Aug 27 2004 22:24 utc | 6

fear and loathing in Iraq;
//cbftw.blogspot.com

Posted by: anna missed | Aug 27 2004 23:10 utc | 7

@ bernhard:
Oy. Do it!!!

Posted by: beq | Aug 28 2004 1:54 utc | 8