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Originally Posted by QRQ 30
Doc: I think you are mistaken on that. I believe the UK has more experience with the IRA. Its a lot safer to go out shopping or to diner in the UK than in Isreal.
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Terry, I'm going with Doc on Israel having the most experience for one simple reason: Israeli security is set up to thwart an enemy attempting to get amongst them and initiate explosives with as many people about, while the IRA is/was more about initiating explosives to conduct massive property damage - hence their coded warnings. I believe the Brit system has now changed to include the suicide bomber template, with training received from the Israelis.
On another note the Israeli system will never work here. All of the contracted personnel working for El Al have undergone extensive back round checks and training - both in technician tasking with security equipment and professional interview/interrogation skills. Each set of security personnel work in concert with one another and make a great 360 degree bubble.
We on the other hand have TSA Shaniqua the 5'2" 245lb welfare mom standin' at the gate wit attitude tellin you "you gots to take tem shoes off", Byron the illegal immigrant/criminal loading the hold with luggage hoping he didn't piss hot or was run for a criminal records check, or the supervisor in charge who, in some of our Eastern cities were ex "exotic" dancers hired for their people skills (?) and their uniqueness - since one possessed a 10 digit social security number.
We are not, and will not be serious about security until we can remove PC and politics from our hiring practices - remember, we grandfathered in the same people who didn't have a clue before 911, and now look to them for security leadership - hey, this could also be applicable to the FBI....... naw, thats just too easy.