The title was just to scare you all; don't worry, the White House is not a source of terrorism at the moment. Yet many New Yorkers today were frightened by the sight of an airplane flying low, dangerously close to the city buildings. Was it another attempted 9/11 attack?
In reality, it was merely one of President Barack Obama's airplanes...but he wasn't in it. Strange, no? There was no warning/notice beforehand from the White House military about the planned airplane flight. Even though the White House publicly apologized for the scare, the citizens of New York, along with Mayor Bloomberg, are probably annoyed for being frightened to death for no reason.
It's unfortunate that the White House cannot be proactive about these types of situations; scaring the public is no simple ordeal. Ever since the 9/11 attack eight years ago, U.S. citizens have been more cautious and alert. I know that whenever I'm in an airplane, I still get anxious until my feet are firmly planted on the ground at the airport, with the security guards stationed at the doors.
Perhaps this is a type of wake-up call to those who believe the war with terrorists is over - there are still terrorists out there, and there always will be.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Saturday, April 4, 2009
5...4...3...2...1...BOMBS AWAY!
Well, in North Korea's case, it's more "missiles" away, but the threat is equally frightening.
After many threats, North Korea launched its rocket (Japan and several other nations are calling it a "ballistic missile") approximately at 11:30 A.M. Sunday (N. Korea time). Though this launch may be another mere test of its missile launching capabilities, the U.S., Japan, and the United Nations are very concerned. An emergency meeting has been set for tomorrow, Sunday, April 6, in New York to discuss this matter. Japan, in particular, has taken several security measures since N. Korea's missile launch in 1998; they will be on extreme alert at this time, more prepared than they were eleven years ago.
However, not only is the world itself in danger, but South Korea faces an imminent peril. With North Korea located on the same peninsula, South Korea's Blue House has set all its military units on red alert. Will South Korea be safe, or will its northern neighbor push forward to cause more distress?
Personally, I don't think North Korea would be foolish enough to continue to openly defy the United Nations and to further disrupt the global tranquility. To go against several powerful nations such as the United States and Japan, along with several others, would take serious planning and strong alliances.
Is North Korea merely trying to claim its place in the world as a fellow nation of power, or are there other unknown motives?
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After many threats, North Korea launched its rocket (Japan and several other nations are calling it a "ballistic missile") approximately at 11:30 A.M. Sunday (N. Korea time). Though this launch may be another mere test of its missile launching capabilities, the U.S., Japan, and the United Nations are very concerned. An emergency meeting has been set for tomorrow, Sunday, April 6, in New York to discuss this matter. Japan, in particular, has taken several security measures since N. Korea's missile launch in 1998; they will be on extreme alert at this time, more prepared than they were eleven years ago.
However, not only is the world itself in danger, but South Korea faces an imminent peril. With North Korea located on the same peninsula, South Korea's Blue House has set all its military units on red alert. Will South Korea be safe, or will its northern neighbor push forward to cause more distress?
Personally, I don't think North Korea would be foolish enough to continue to openly defy the United Nations and to further disrupt the global tranquility. To go against several powerful nations such as the United States and Japan, along with several others, would take serious planning and strong alliances.
Is North Korea merely trying to claim its place in the world as a fellow nation of power, or are there other unknown motives?
E-mail your thoughts and comments on this issue at wwatcher21@yahoo.com.
For more information: Click here.
