Security Issues

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September 11th represents an important day in the history of America it is the day that terrorism was brought onto the U .S doorstep resulting to laceration and incarceration of hundreds of Americans . Thousands more were eternally wounded and millions left traumatized . This is a day that saw the invincibility of the United States put to test

That was 2001 , but six years down the line , Americans have not fathomed what hit them . Promises and assurances yapped about leaving no stone

br unturned ' clichys have all gone under the bridge . The fact is Americans do not feel any safer than they were during the attack . Public confidence in the ability of the government to guarantee homeland security is waning and will continue to do so until the Chief architect of the 9-1-1 attacks is down and out

This seeks to voice and reiterate on concerns being put across by many Americans . Terrorism still remains a key national security issue so says the polls . The bombardments in Afghanistan and Iraq or the execution of the Iraq dictator , Saddam Hussein , has not changed this as prior to the attack , opinion polls conducted indicated that Americans did not believe he posed a real threat to home land security

Although recognizing that to tackle terrorism requires decisiveness and resoluteness , it is also prudent that this resoluteness be backed by appropriate policies and fallback plans . This is where the Bush administration has failed

The setting up the Homeland security office was a step in the right direction , but has it lived up to its full expectations ? Opinion seems to indicate otherwise . A cross analysis of the systems , measures and structures erected to safeguard Homeland securities reveals that some of them are not anything near fool proof . This should be the first point of focus . Effort should be geared towards ensuring that all systems are up and alert . Those in the authority should take drill and refresher courses constantly . It is also important that the public confidence be restored in the existing systems this is the only way to avoid panic This can be done through forums , public training and demonstrations meant to indicate to the public that the level of preparedness is high No effort should be spared in ensuring this

Having secured all the loopholes and instilled confidence in the public , it is important that a new approach be taken to tackle the problem ( HYPERLINK "http /www .boston .com " www .boston .com . This is true . There must be a common reason , thought not justified , why the United States of America is a hot bed for terrorist attack . America should seek to redefine its policies in regard to the various social and religious groups in the world . The policy approach in Middle East should be revisited to lessen the hostility that exists against the United States . With the above two approaches to security , the administration shall have safeguarded the security situation at house as well as finding a...