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Ringing in the New Year:

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Though hard to see through all the media hoopla, the British Daily Mail described “fanatics” London and New York city are bracing against in case of a full-blown terrorist attack are not necessarily going to strike on New Year’s Eve. You don’t have to be an expert in Islamic terrorism to intuit that terrorists on the rampage are far more likely to attack in places where authorities are not boasting about being out in such huge numbers. The most terrorist attacks in San Bernardino, California, and in Paris, France, were carried out by terrorists already conveniently nesting in the U.S. and France, in well-armed terrorism cells unknown to authorities.
Thanks to the mainstream media, terrorists are aware that “every firearms officer in London will be on duty for the New Year celebrations tonight in an unprecedented security operation. (Daily Mail, Dec. 31, 2015)
“Scotland Yard has cancelled leave for more than 2,000 armed police – the first time it has taken such a step. “It comes amid intelligence warnings that Islamist fanatics may be planning a terror attack in a European city – although there is no specific information to suggest London is the target. “Last night officials in Brussels announced that the city's New Year celebrations had been cancelled as the Belgian capital remains on high alert over a Paris-style terror attack. In 2014, some 100,000 people turned out to enjoy the festivities and fireworks display at the Place de Brouckere. “Meanwhile, in New York, 6,000 police officers will join an estimated one million people who will turn out to celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square. “Mayor Bill de Blasio said: 'We are ready. We are the best prepared city in the country, the best prepared city to prevent terrorism and to deal with any event that could occur.'”

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The question that most demands asking: What about other American cities? “In Britain, there was already a noticeable armed presence on the streets of the capital yesterday. (Daily Mail)
“One senior officer urged the public to be ‘reassured’ rather than alarmed by the extra police on duty.”
But how can the public be ‘reassured’ when their governments are bringing in unvetted ‘refugees’ by the thousands? How can the public be ‘reassured’ when civilian suggestions that Islamic terrorists may be masquerading as helpless refugees get them branded as racists and xenophobes? “Superintendent Jo Edwards added: ‘People can expect to see more police and more firearms officers. (Daily Mail)
‘This is something that has been the case since the Paris attacks.’ “British Transport Police confirmed there would be more armed police on duty at train and Tube stations ‘to provide further reassurance to everyone’. “News of the biggest ever armed police operation in London comes as New Year’s Eve fireworks in Brussels have been cancelled for security reasons. “Mayor Yvan Mayeur said the decision had been made because officials could not guarantee being able to 'check' all attendees.  “Mr Mayeur told the Belgian broadcaster RTBF yesterday: 'Unfortunately we have been forced to cancel the fireworks and all that was planned for tomorrow evening and that would have brought a lot of people together in the centre of Brussels, following a risk analysis by the crisis centre.' “He added: 'It's better not to take any risks.' “Brussels, which is home to the headquarters of NATO and the European Union, has been on high alert since the November 13 gun and suicide bombing attacks in the French capital that killed 130. “A key suspect in the Paris attacks, Belgian-born fugitive Salah Abdeslam, is believed to have fled to Brussels in the hours after the massacre, which was claimed by the Islamic State jihadist group. “And earlier this week, officers arrested two people suspected of plotting attacks in the Belgian capital during New Year festivities.  “As part of their investigation, police seized an array of items, including military-style training uniforms, computer hardware and Islamic State propaganda material. “Meanwhile, Austrian police have stepped up security in Vienna and other cities after receiving a warning of possible attacks. “And Moscow’s Red Square, traditionally a place where Russians gather to ring in the New Year, will be closed to revellers amid mounting security concerns. “In New York, the city will draw on its newly formed Critical Response Command counter-terrorism unit. “The team of about 560 heavily armed officers, trained to detect and respond to attack plots, was commissioned days after the terrorist attacks in Paris. “Officers are also equipped with 20,000 smart phones that will allow police to quickly transmit information on potential threats. “The bomb squad and a unit specializing in chemical and biological threats will sweep hotels, theaters, construction sites and parking garages. “Bomb-sniffing dogs and radiation detectors will also be employed. “The Times Square subway station will also be patrolled, and certain exits will be blocked off.”
It’s almost as if London and New York are putting on a show to prove they have Islamic terrorism under control, while their governments are flooding sanctuary cities and small towns with potential terrorists who could be getting in over porous borders posing as refugees. Effective bracing against Islamic terrorism begins with commonsense immigration policy. But when American presidential hopeful Donald Trump suggested a temporary ban until the administration could figure what steps could be taken to protect the public against increasing Islamic terrorism, 565,000 Brits signed a UK government and parliamentary ‘Block Donald Trump from UK’ petition, and President Barack Obama’s self-described “brother”, British Prime Minister David Cameron, called Mr Trump's call to ban all Muslims from entering America as 'divisive, stupid and wrong'. Though the online petition was signed by citizens, the Cameron government made it clear it acknowledged the 'strength of feeling' behind the more than 565,000 signatures. The Government also used its response to outline its 'very serious' banning powers, warning they are not 'used lightly'. Meanwhile, Happy New Year wherever you are going to be tonight.


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