[meteorite-list] TERRORIST AWARENESS

From: Michael Casper <Michael_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 09:48:10 2004
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TERRORIST AWARENESS
by Tom Brown, Jr.
Tuesday, September 11th, 2001, will be a date that is forever etched in =
the minds and hearts of people across our country. Not only did it mark =
the most horrific terrorist attack that this nation has ever known, but =
it also marked a dramatic change in the way people will live in the =
future. Life as we knew it in the past will no longer be the same. We =
are now faced with a new enemy, It is an enemy that is very illusive, =
secretive, and unlike any enemy we have ever known. It is an enemy =
without borders or country. It is an enemy that would surely die for =
their cause.=20
Our anguish and pain, though still present, is now shifting to a place =
of anger, rage, and fear. The terrorists responsible for these horrific =
acts of war enrage us, and as a nation we want them brought to justice. =
Yet we are also terrified, filled with the fear of more terrorist acts =
that could take place at any time and in any place. We are concerned for =
out nation, our people, and our families. Our travel has been diminished =
because of that fear. We elect to stay at home rather than to venture to =
the malls, the movies, or our favorite eateries. We are deeply concerned =
that our public places, our national monuments, and even government =
buildings may be a potential target of attack.=20

In the wake of this crisis, my school has been flooded with calls and =
letters. People everywhere are signing up for survival classes, fearing =
that they may need these skills to get through the coming years. Most of =
all, both the general public and the media, are calling for advice on =
how to keep themselves and their families safe from future terrorist =
attacks. Basically, the reason that my school is called so often during =
times of disaster is that we teach basic primitive survival skills that =
can be easily translated to a city and suburban environment. It is also =
generally known that I teach many law enforcement agencies across the =
country as well as the military. Not only do we teach tracking and =
counter tracking to the military, but also escape, evasion, and covert =
SPEC War operations, especially concerning terrorist activities.=20

I have been asked to come up with a list of things that people can do to =
keep themselves and their loved ones safe from future terrorist threats, =
I feel this is of primary importance since I have been witnessing a =
growth of paranoia, fear, and unfounded prejudice. Some people who have =
called our school are so panic stricken that they will not leave their =
homes, and this is not a healthy choice. Though the fear and potential =
for another attack are very real, being paranoid is not the answer. =
However, there are things that a person can do to minimize the =
possibility of being a target of terrorist attack, thus alleviating the =
paranoia and fear.=20

Certainly, as a nation or individual, we could never have known that we =
would be attacked in the manner that caused such horrific damage. This =
could not have been foreseen. Yet, as we face a new wave of terrorism, =
we can become more aware of potential danger. The following is a simple =
list of things people can do to keep them safer and less fearful.=20

1 .One of the most important rules of any war or endeavor is to know =
your enemy. Do research into the history of the terrorists, study their =
religion, training, and what drives them. Fear of the unknown only =
compounds any fear or paranoia. Ignorance also creates hatred and =
prejudice, which puts innocent people at risk.=20

2. Do not allow your life to be ruled by fear, paranoia, or prejudice. =
Even with the potential for more terrorist activities and our country =
declaring war on the terrorists, there is no need to sink into the =
prison of paranoia. Paranoia, like suspicion, only creates a paralysis =
and a pessimistic outlook on life, which can all too easily be =
transferred to our children.=20

3. BE AWARE. I believe that awareness is the most important rule in =
keeping ourselves safe. It makes no difference whether you are in your =
own home, driving to work, or in a public place, awareness is the =
paramount skill that everyone should possess. All too often people get =
caught up in their own little worlds, nearly oblivious to everything =
going on around them. This lack of awareness only puts a person at risk, =
not only for terrorists, but also for any crime. One should be aware of =
everything around them, people doing things out of context, boxes or =
bags left unattended, suspicious activity, autos or trucks out of place, =
and anything else that even mildly catches your attention. The key is to =
be attentive.=20

4. Certainly awareness is critical, but do not get carried away with =
your suspicions. Rather than to assume that someone hanging out in a =
mall that is watching people is a terrorist, observe the situation =
further. Once a person chooses to become aware of their surroundings =
they will see things that they never noticed before. Believe it or not, =
these new things you are witnessing have always been going on, it's only =
now that you are suddenly aware of them for the first time. Observe =
closely before you send out an alarm.=20

5. Many communities already have in place something called a =
"Neighborhood Watch". This is where a group of neighbors, usually living =
on the same street, watch out for each other. They watch for any =
suspicious activities, day or night, which are out of context. In =
essence, the neighborhood takes care of itself and each other. Whenever =
something suspicious occurs other neighbors and the authorities are =
called. What we now need is a National Neighborhood Watch. We as =
Americans should watch out for each other, extending our neighborhood =
from sea to shining sea. However, we should never allow our National =
Neighborhood Watch to become vigilantism. 6. Our National Neighborhood =
Watch should not be confined to just our immediate neighborhood or town, =
but encompass anyplace we travel, both public areas as well as private. =
Not only would this new national awareness assist us in preventing =
terrorist attacks, but it would also alert us to any criminal activity.=20

7. Compounding our knowledge of our enemy and our heightened awareness, =
we should also pay attention to a reputable news source. This way we not =
only know what is going on in our own state and country, but also the =
events that are shaping the world.=20

8. When in any building, public or private, know where the exits are. =
Also know the many possible roads that you can take when going to work =
or play. It is always good to know the way out, especially if a =
situation arises that demands immediate response.=20

9. It has always been my suggestion that you keep a survival kit in your =
car, place of business, and home. Extra clothing, food, water, =
flashlights, first aid kits, and other supplies can be easily stored. =
Not only will this aid you if power is cut off, or you are stranded by =
some terrorist attack, it will also be valuable for any disaster =
situation.=20

10. Teach your children to be safe and to be aware, without striking =
panic, prejudice, or paranoia into their lives. Children are a =
reflection of the adults that are in their lives and if you live a life =
filled with fear and paranoia so will they. It is especially important =
for very young children that we create a safe and secure environment, =
but not one built on the foundations of fear and prejudice.=20

11. Now with the threat of a new enemy and terrorism I believe the same =
techniques used when one enters a wilderness should also hold true =
everyday. Simply, know where each member of your family is going and =
what time they expect to return. Know what roads they will be taking, =
who they will be traveling with, and what buildings they will be =
visiting or working in. Know the phone numbers and emergency numbers =
where they can be reached. With children, have a backup place for them =
to go in case of emergency. I also suggest that you have one or =
preferably two emergency meeting places if your way home is blocked. It =
is also important to stay in touch with each other throughout the day, =
especially if plans have changed. This should also include other family =
members and friends living far away.=20

12. Teach each family member the public emergency management procedures =
that are applicable to your town and county. Also have in place personal =
emergency procedures for both at home and work. Teach everyone how to =
use emergency phone numbers, fire extinguishers, and basic first aid.=20

The above list is certainly not complete. There are numerous other =
techniques and methods that have been left out. The elements listed are =
only the most important issues that be learned and understood if we are =
to minimize the personal risk of becoming involved in a terrorist =
attack. Yet the one thing that cannot be taught is good common sense. We =
can never allow ourselves to become paranoid, enraged, or prejudiced =
because of the actions of a select few individuals. We should never get =
so caught up in suspicion that we become paralyzed with fear. Instead, =
we should come together as a nation, hold our family closer, and look to =
the Creator for guidance.=20

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<H2>TERRORIST AWARENESS</H2>
<H3>by Tom Brown, Jr.</H3></DIV>
<DIV class=3Dindent>Tuesday, September 11th, 2001, will be a date that =
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mark the most horrific terrorist attack that this nation has ever known, =
but it=20
also marked a dramatic change in the way people will live in the future. =
Life as=20
we knew it in the past will no longer be the same. We are now faced with =
a new=20
enemy, It is an enemy that is very illusive, secretive, and unlike any =
enemy we=20
have ever known. It is an enemy without borders or country. It is an =
enemy that=20
would surely die for their cause.=20
<P>Our anguish and pain, though still present, is now shifting to a =
place of=20
anger, rage, and fear. The terrorists responsible for these horrific =
acts of war=20
enrage us, and as a nation we want them brought to justice. Yet we are =
also=20
terrified, filled with the fear of more terrorist acts that could take =
place at=20
any time and in any place. We are concerned for out nation, our people, =
and our=20
families. Our travel has been diminished because of that fear. We elect =
to stay=20
at home rather than to venture to the malls, the movies, or our favorite =

eateries. We are deeply concerned that our public places, our national=20
monuments, and even government buildings may be a potential target of =
attack.=20
<P>In the wake of this crisis, my school has been flooded with calls and =

letters. People everywhere are signing up for survival classes, fearing =
that=20
they may need these skills to get through the coming years. Most of all, =
both=20
the general public and the media, are calling for advice on how to keep=20
themselves and their families safe from future terrorist attacks. =
Basically, the=20
reason that my school is called so often during times of disaster is =
that we=20
teach basic primitive survival skills that can be easily translated to a =
city=20
and suburban environment. It is also generally known that I teach many =
law=20
enforcement agencies across the country as well as the military. Not =
only do we=20
teach tracking and counter tracking to the military, but also escape, =
evasion,=20
and covert SPEC War operations, especially concerning terrorist =
activities.=20
<P>I have been asked to come up with a list of things that people can do =
to keep=20
themselves and their loved ones safe from future terrorist threats, I =
feel this=20
is of primary importance since I have been witnessing a growth of =
paranoia,=20
fear, and unfounded prejudice. Some people who have called our school =
are so=20
panic stricken that they will not leave their homes, and this is not a =
healthy=20
choice. Though the fear and potential for another attack are very real, =
being=20
paranoid is not the answer. However, there are things that a person can =
do to=20
minimize the possibility of being a target of terrorist attack, thus =
alleviating=20
the paranoia and fear.=20
<P>Certainly, as a nation or individual, we could never have known that =
we would=20
be attacked in the manner that caused such horrific damage. This could =
not have=20
been foreseen. Yet, as we face a new wave of terrorism, we can become =
more aware=20
of potential danger. The following is a simple list of things people can =
do to=20
keep them safer and less fearful.=20
<P>1 .One of the most important rules of any war or endeavor is to know =
your=20
enemy. Do research into the history of the terrorists, study their =
religion,=20
training, and what drives them. Fear of the unknown only compounds any =
fear or=20
paranoia. Ignorance also creates hatred and prejudice, which puts =
innocent=20
people at risk.=20
<P>2. Do not allow your life to be ruled by fear, paranoia, or =
prejudice. Even=20
with the potential for more terrorist activities and our country =
declaring war=20
on the terrorists, there is no need to sink into the prison of paranoia. =

Paranoia, like suspicion, only creates a paralysis and a pessimistic =
outlook on=20
life, which can all too easily be transferred to our children.=20
<P>3. BE AWARE. I believe that awareness is the most important rule in =
keeping=20
ourselves safe. It makes no difference whether you are in your own home, =
driving=20
to work, or in a public place, awareness is the paramount skill that =
everyone=20
should possess. All too often people get caught up in their own little =
worlds,=20
nearly oblivious to everything going on around them. This lack of =
awareness only=20
puts a person at risk, not only for terrorists, but also for any crime. =
One=20
should be aware of everything around them, people doing things out of =
context,=20
boxes or bags left unattended, suspicious activity, autos or trucks out =
of=20
place, and anything else that even mildly catches your attention. The =
key is to=20
be attentive.=20
<P>4. Certainly awareness is critical, but do not get carried away with =
your=20
suspicions. Rather than to assume that someone hanging out in a mall =
that is=20
watching people is a terrorist, observe the situation further. Once a =
person=20
chooses to become aware of their surroundings they will see things that =
they=20
never noticed before. Believe it or not, these new things you are =
witnessing=20
have always been going on, it's only now that you are suddenly aware of =
them for=20
the first time. Observe closely before you send out an alarm.=20
<P>5. Many communities already have in place something called a =
"Neighborhood=20
Watch". This is where a group of neighbors, usually living on the same =
street,=20
watch out for each other. They watch for any suspicious activities, day =
or=20
night, which are out of context. In essence, the neighborhood takes care =
of=20
itself and each other. Whenever something suspicious occurs other =
neighbors and=20
the authorities are called. What we now need is a National Neighborhood =
Watch.=20
We as Americans should watch out for each other, extending our =
neighborhood from=20
sea to shining sea. However, we should never allow our National =
Neighborhood=20
Watch to become vigilantism. 6. Our National Neighborhood Watch should =
not be=20
confined to just our immediate neighborhood or town, but encompass =
anyplace we=20
travel, both public areas as well as private. Not only would this new =
national=20
awareness assist us in preventing terrorist attacks, but it would also =
alert us=20
to any criminal activity.=20
<P>7. Compounding our knowledge of our enemy and our heightened =
awareness, we=20
should also pay attention to a reputable news source. This way we not =
only know=20
what is going on in our own state and country, but also the events that =
are=20
shaping the world.=20
<P>8. When in any building, public or private, know where the exits are. =
Also=20
know the many possible roads that you can take when going to work or =
play. It is=20
always good to know the way out, especially if a situation arises that =
demands=20
immediate response.=20
<P>9. It has always been my suggestion that you keep a survival kit in =
your car,=20
place of business, and home. Extra clothing, food, water, flashlights, =
first aid=20
kits, and other supplies can be easily stored. Not only will this aid =
you if=20
power is cut off, or you are stranded by some terrorist attack, it will =
also be=20
valuable for any disaster situation.=20
<P>10. Teach your children to be safe and to be aware, without striking =
panic,=20
prejudice, or paranoia into their lives. Children are a reflection of =
the adults=20
that are in their lives and if you live a life filled with fear and =
paranoia so=20
will they. It is especially important for very young children that we =
create a=20
safe and secure environment, but not one built on the foundations of =
fear and=20
prejudice.=20
<P>11. Now with the threat of a new enemy and terrorism I believe the =
same=20
techniques used when one enters a wilderness should also hold true =
everyday.=20
Simply, know where each member of your family is going and what time =
they expect=20
to return. Know what roads they will be taking, who they will be =
traveling with,=20
and what buildings they will be visiting or working in. Know the phone =
numbers=20
and emergency numbers where they can be reached. With children, have a =
backup=20
place for them to go in case of emergency. I also suggest that you have =
one or=20
preferably two emergency meeting places if your way home is blocked. It =
is also=20
important to stay in touch with each other throughout the day, =
especially if=20
plans have changed. This should also include other family members and =
friends=20
living far away.=20
<P>12. Teach each family member the public emergency management =
procedures that=20
are applicable to your town and county. Also have in place personal =
emergency=20
procedures for both at home and work. Teach everyone how to use =
emergency phone=20
numbers, fire extinguishers, and basic first aid.=20
<P>The above list is certainly not complete. There are numerous other =
techniques=20
and methods that have been left out. The elements listed are only the =
most=20
important issues that be learned and understood if we are to minimize =
the=20
personal risk of becoming involved in a terrorist attack. Yet the one =
thing that=20
cannot be taught is good common sense. We can never allow ourselves to =
become=20
paranoid, enraged, or prejudiced because of the actions of a select few=20
individuals. We should never get so caught up in suspicion that we =
become=20
paralyzed with fear. Instead, we should come together as a nation, hold =
our=20
family closer, and look to the Creator for guidance.=20
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