National security begins with you! by Phrantceena Halres.
From the post:
The Boston Marathon incident is an unfortunate, tragic reminder that, as citizens, we must always remain aware, alert and diligent! Individuals must hone a “sixth sense” that helps them detect, anticipate and plan for danger in advance of it happening. People innately know when something is wrong, dangerous, or just “off,” and in those situations it is imperative to take action rather than just brushing it off.
As a society we’ve been de-sensitized to our personal responsibility to secure our own surroundings. We need to teach every citizen that national security begins with you! Each of us has to take responsibility for what happens in our community and nation at large, and not just ask “what can I do better” — but take tactical action. This act of terrorism was meticulously planned and the culprits had the audacity and arrogance to commit their crime in the middle of day. I assert that somewhere along the line, someone saw something that could have been reported, which may very well have prevented this tragedy.
With each act of terrorism, whether originating from foreign lands or home-grown, we tend to point the finger over who is not doing their job to keep us safe — but then complain about why we can’t carry more than three ounces of sunscreen in our carry-on bags catching a flight for vacation.
Given the location of these explosives, it is clear that Boston should have been on higher alert and helping residents and visitors do the same, to include educating them about how to stay S.A.F.E.: smart, aware, focused and equipped.
We’ve become a reactionary society…it shouldn’t come down to the honorable and excellent first responders responding to crime, it should be about understanding how pro-active security training (for both individuals and industry professionals) helps prevent a crime from being committed in the first place.
When I read:
I assert that somewhere along the line, someone saw something that could have been reported, which may very well have prevented this tragedy.
And that the attendees weren’t:
S.A.F.E.: smart, aware, focused and equipped.
It sounds to me like the Boston marathon attendees fell down on their job to prevent the attack.
Complete and utter paranoid nonsense.
You have no obligation to be a free and voluntary force of Stasi informants.
Nor does the government have the ability to prevent every possible mishap.
What can be done is to care for the injured and assist, if possible, in finding those responsible.
Even more importantly, to live free of fear and suspicion of others.
Otherwise, the terrorists and their counterparts like Phrantceena Halres will have won.
Let’s disappoint them.
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