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Islamic terrorists threaten to attack the Beijing Olympics: What is China's best defense?

The Beijing Olympics are now under way and predictably, they’re as much about political protest as the games. “Do not stay on the same bus, on the same train, on the same plane, in the same buil... The Beijing Olympics are now under way and predictably, they’re as much about political protest as the games.

“Do not stay on the same bus, on the same train, on the same plane, in the same buildings, or any place the Chinese are,” the SITE intelligence group quotes TIP as saying in a video entitled “Call to the Global Muslim Nation,” according to Al Jezeera, which continues:

“The video, dated August 1, follows the posting of a similar video in July, in which a group calling itself the Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP) claimed responsibility for bus bombings in Shanghai and Kunming, capital of the southwestern province of Yunnan.

“However, Chinese officials dismissed those claims.”

According to IntelCenter, “Through this blessed jihad in Yunnan this time, the Turkistan Islamic Party warns China one more time,” says “Turkistan Islamic Party (TIP) Commander Seyfullah” in the July video, a copy of which is available for a mere $40.

“Our aim is to target the most critical points related to the Olympics,” says the ‘commander, going on »»»

We will try to attack Chinese central cities severely using the tactics that have never been employed. We warn China and the international community for the last time that those spectators, athletes, particularly the Muslims, who are planning to attend the Olympics, please change your intention from going to China. Please do not stand together with the faithless people. The Turkistan Islamic Party volunteers will conduct violent military actions against individuals, departments, venues, and activities that are related to the Olympics in China.

Now, according to an American organization that tracks online terrorist posts, a, “terrorist group seeking an independent Muslim state in western China has released a video threatening an attack on the Olympic Games,” says the New York Times.

It states »»»

The video’s opening graphics show a burning Olympic logo and an explosion superimposed over one of the athletic sites, said the monitoring organization, IntelCenter, based in Alexandria, Va.

According to IntelCenter’s description, a man holding an assault rifle, who identifies himself as Abdullah Mansour, says in the Uighur language: “We, members of the Turkestan Islamic Party, have declared war against China. We oppose China’s occupation of our homeland of East Turkestan, which is a part of the Islamic world.”

He warns Muslims not to go to the Games and not to let their children go. “We do not want to see any Muslim brothers and sisters who believe in Allah and his Holy Prophet Muhammad, who believe in the next life and the day of judgment, get hurt by our fire targeted at China,” he says.

Meanwhile, “China’s best defence against the risk of a terrorist attack on the Olympic Games is its strict visa system, now reinforced by worldwide police intelligence from the databases of Interpol,” says The Guardian, adding:

“China’s requirement that all foreign visitors obtain visas means they are screened well before they show up at its borders, Interpol Secretary General Ronald K. Noble said.

” ‘It’s damn hard to get in here under a false identity,’ said Noble, who was in Beijing on Friday for the opening of the Games. ‘And it’s damn hard to get out of here without being controlled’.”

In 1972, the Summer Olympics in Munich, then West Germany, members of the Israeli Olympic team were taken hostage by Black September, a group with ties to Yasser Arafat’s Fatah organization.

“By the end of the ordeal, the terrorist group had killed eleven Israeli athletes and coaches and one German police officer,” says the Wikipedia.

“Five of the eight members of Black September were killed by police officers during an abortive rescue attempt.

“The three surviving terrorists were captured, and were later released by West Germany following the hijacking of a Lufthansa airliner, a release that has led to speculation that West Germany had helped stage the Lufthansa hijacking.”

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A strict visa system, screen everyone at airports
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  • +2 raves Smokey August 12, 2008 17:59:01

    None of the above

    Kill ALL Islamic terrorists!!!!
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  • [-] S.Sif:* September 06, 2008 15:23:59

    None of the above

    It's done, it's over, nothing happened, I mean did you really believe that terrorists would attack the only place where there's peace?? Well of course, they don't care !! :''D ;(
  • +2 raves [-] Smokey August 12, 2008 17:59:01

    None of the above

    Kill ALL Islamic terrorists!!!!
  • [-] fuzzy Ken "In G-d We Trust" August 12, 2008 14:21:28

    Enhance security, report any suspicious activity

    Am I the only one here who is sick and tired of Muslim extremists?

    We hear excuses that it's the US foreign policy that makes them attack. It's Iraq, it's Israel, it's US bases near Mecca, it's a cloudy day. Yet China, Bali, Spain, Pakistan and India have all suffered attacks by Muslims.
  • [-] Master Blaster August 11, 2008 15:24:07

    None of the above

    They don't want to mess with the Chinese. These people will teach them the lesson Russia did. They would pray for waterboarding just to have relief. LOL
  • +1 raves [-] fuzzy K... Master ... August 12, 2008 14:23:49
    Good. Let the Chinese do it. They don't give a rat's a$$ about public opinion or being PC. They would never give terrorists lawyers and trials.
  • [-] bluecountry August 11, 2008 14:00:04

    None of the above

    I don't think there is a best way to do it...
  • [-] norm August 10, 2008 05:19:18

    Enhance security, report any suspicious activity

    upgrade all security, at all levels no matter what...
  • [-] Citizen Phil August 10, 2008 02:31:18

    Enhance security, report any suspicious activity

    Screening Visas is good, but may miss the terrorist that has avoided being caught performing any terrorist activity. Reporting suspicious activity may be a little paranoid, but it can save lives. Because the Chinese government is already paranoid, and isn't strong on civil rights, their security will probably be adequate. It is important, however, for all visitors to the Olympics to be alert to any possible terrorist activity, and be quick to report it.
  • +1 raves [-] smoking gunn August 09, 2008 19:12:14

    Enhance security, report any suspicious activity

    They better "Not" even think about it... The Chinese "Anit" gonna have that sh-t
  • [-] ThatGuyFromTheMovie August 09, 2008 15:58:27

    None of the above

    pollution
  • [-] Denny August 09, 2008 06:14:03

    None of the above

    Kill anyone who is not chinese at the Olympics.
  • +2 raves [-] mike August 08, 2008 23:41:24

    A strict visa system, screen everyone at airports

    It would be foolish of the muslims to do this. China can raise a big enough army to attack any and all muslim extremist nations. Even in the 60's China bragged it could raise an army of 200 million (shades of Revelations). Who would try to stop them? Europe? The U.S.? Russia? They may talk tough about China, but let's face it, all they would give out is empty rhetoric.
    Meanwhile, muslims (extremist or not) would be facing a deadly enemy.
  • +1 raves [-] Greatbear100~support our vets August 08, 2008 22:54:24

    None of the above

    They already have the most controlled society on earth--what else could they do create a situation allowing them to wrongly imprison more chinnese who dare to speak out. Could this be a gimmick to justify the way they will keep every one quiet?
  • [-] Brenda August 08, 2008 22:02:30

    None of the above

    Tie up Bush and the idiot From China and I bet you nothing happens. This is more high alert shit
  • +1 raves [-] Flaco August 08, 2008 21:59:15

    None of the above

    How about ALL of the above!!!
  • [-] Roberto-Pro-America-Anti Obama August 08, 2008 21:19:24

    None of the above

    Hope for the best whatever side you're on.
  • [-] Compass_Dream August 08, 2008 20:58:11

    None of the above

    go with the 4-3 and apply pressure to the WR so they cant get off on their routes. make sure the Dline is getting to the quarterback and have the LB drop back in zone coverage.
  • [-] Peter Griffin August 08, 2008 20:37:19

    Enhance security, report any suspicious activity

    Chinese terrorists. Secure the perimeter!
  • +1 raves [-] concerned August 08, 2008 20:14:53

    None of the above

    i can remebr that the china couldn't even whip japan ...we had to help them do that ...
  • +2 raves [-] NZArkie08: In God We Trust. August 08, 2008 20:04:10

    None of the above

    They already have a huge security system, in place. and I bet there is plenty of people there who will quickly and readily report suspicious activity! I guess that is all they can do!
  • +1 raves [-] iguanamind August 08, 2008 19:46:00

    None of the above

    who knows
  • +1 raves [-] Kitty we shall overcome! August 08, 2008 19:39:37

    None of the above

    Let the smog get them. We should have never had the olympics there anyway!!
  • +1 raves [-] MsRedWolfe August 08, 2008 19:39:30

    None of the above

    Nothing really that can do.
  • +1 raves [-] Mister Six August 08, 2008 19:33:37

    None of the above

    If it's gonna happen, it's gonna happen.
  • +1 raves [-] Pamela *Raccoon* August 08, 2008 19:29:53

    None of the above

    Threat them back!

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