Reports from Tripoli, Libya state that eleven commercial airplanes have been stolen. At any time, knowing of such a theft in what is effectively a failed state, would be worrying, however, coming so close to the 9/11 anniversary, this must be considered very concerning.
Of course the principal targets would likely be Western - so mainly US, UK or French interests but Egypt and Israel can't sleep easy, knowing of this theft, either. Neither can Baghdad, Tehran or Jeddah be off their guard. It is not known which of the multiple terror organisations or militias have taken these planes so the targets are unknown. Given the random nature of the mindless violence that terrorists visit upon people, maybe knowing which group stole what plane might not even make any difference!
There remains the possibility that these planes were stolen for the reasons usually given for thievery - I saw it there and thought I could steal it and sell it to feed my drug habit, or something like that - but I just don't see this as a crime of opportunity! 11 trained pilots and probably co-pilots and navigators just happen to be passing Tripoli airport during a battle between two factions and decide ' Hey, while all this is going on, why don't we steal those planes and then fence them, later on? Yes, of course they are fueled and ready, let's go!
This issue is very worrying on two counts.
The act itself leaves many of us and our loved ones, vulnerable to the actions of madmen who seem to think human life of little or no value. People who would fly a plane into a building and not be worried about the ensuing death.
Equally concerning though, is the lack of any noise or activity from the media. I know that the American MSM try to avoid all Libya stories because, whisper it very quietly, that is kind of, like, Benghazi territory and no one can speak of that, lest it tarnish the reputation of the sainted Obama and blessed Hillary! But hey! There are eleven commercial passenger planes missing and there is every likelihood that these are now in the hands of terrorists. That should really concern us all and all of the posturing that is coming and to come from the NATO summit, will mean nothing if these planes are flown against civilian targets.
We face a more than usual uncertain future until this risk is eliminated.
Of course the principal targets would likely be Western - so mainly US, UK or French interests but Egypt and Israel can't sleep easy, knowing of this theft, either. Neither can Baghdad, Tehran or Jeddah be off their guard. It is not known which of the multiple terror organisations or militias have taken these planes so the targets are unknown. Given the random nature of the mindless violence that terrorists visit upon people, maybe knowing which group stole what plane might not even make any difference!
There remains the possibility that these planes were stolen for the reasons usually given for thievery - I saw it there and thought I could steal it and sell it to feed my drug habit, or something like that - but I just don't see this as a crime of opportunity! 11 trained pilots and probably co-pilots and navigators just happen to be passing Tripoli airport during a battle between two factions and decide ' Hey, while all this is going on, why don't we steal those planes and then fence them, later on? Yes, of course they are fueled and ready, let's go!
This issue is very worrying on two counts.
The act itself leaves many of us and our loved ones, vulnerable to the actions of madmen who seem to think human life of little or no value. People who would fly a plane into a building and not be worried about the ensuing death.
Equally concerning though, is the lack of any noise or activity from the media. I know that the American MSM try to avoid all Libya stories because, whisper it very quietly, that is kind of, like, Benghazi territory and no one can speak of that, lest it tarnish the reputation of the sainted Obama and blessed Hillary! But hey! There are eleven commercial passenger planes missing and there is every likelihood that these are now in the hands of terrorists. That should really concern us all and all of the posturing that is coming and to come from the NATO summit, will mean nothing if these planes are flown against civilian targets.
We face a more than usual uncertain future until this risk is eliminated.
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