rancher24
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posted on September 26, 2001 03:58:17 PM new
Well, here in NY we've got a few new security measures....Cars traveling into NYC are randomly stopped & checked, adding hours of delays. And today the mayor announced a "new plan": cars traveling into NYC via just about 1/2 of the bridges and tunnels will NOT be allowed to do so unless there are at least 2 occupants in the car. Those who attempt to violate the restriction will be turned back and/or fined.
So what's happenin' in your neighborhood??
~ Rancher
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dman3
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posted on September 26, 2001 04:09:39 PM new
Nothing different where I live here in new york I lived in the wood before the 11th and its still the woods today.
The air port has a bit more security but from reading the paper and there complaints about airport stores that were put in all beyond the check point and falling business and profits.
only people with boarding passes can shop now not sure many of the new security will be lived up to for long.
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mrpotatoheadd
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posted on September 26, 2001 04:15:23 PM new
The air port has a bit more security but from reading the paper and there complaints about airport stores that were put in all beyond the check point and falling business and profits.
I was wondering about this myself. I flew into Portland last week, and noticed all the new construction in the terminal for shops that now, only ticketed passengers will be able to access.
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gravid
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posted on September 26, 2001 04:19:44 PM new
I se a market for life size dolls to ride in the car with you so you can drivve into NY.
Also a market for hitchhikers - I can see the sign now --
Ride in with you $5
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kerryann
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posted on September 26, 2001 04:34:47 PM new
Also in NY, there are police posted 24/7 outside every synagogue.
My local post office requires identification which must match the return address on any package shipped out.
The traffic nightmare of yesterday caused 3-5 hour delays. A spokesperson for the mayor's office said these checkpoints will be a regular occurrence and that the plans implemented already (and causing hellish travel) are only the "beginning of the beginning"
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Linda_K
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posted on September 26, 2001 04:49:50 PM new
No security changes that we've noticed in our area (pop. 10,000) yet. We're about 15 miles south of the MO., AR. boarder, right in the center of the state.
But just heard on our local news that there were three middle eastern men who've been arrested about 180 east of us in a city called Wynne, AR. They were trying to purchase a large amount of fertilizer. They are being questioned about what they were going to do with this amount of fertilizer.
Scary.
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jt-2007
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posted on September 26, 2001 05:58:40 PM new
Nothing here locally. My postman knows everyone in town so no ID there.
I understand the airport has changed it's parking arrangment so that you can't walk on to the runway anymore. I heard that National Guard may be sent to guard the nuclear plant at Port Gibson.
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gaffan
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posted on September 26, 2001 06:21:04 PM new
Northwest of D.C.: There are hunks of jersey wall blocking all the entrances to the National Institutes of Health, except for enough space for one car. Nevermind that anyone with a car that can handle going over a curb can just drive around on surrounding grassy areas to get in. They're checking everybody's id as they go in. Apparently all those people who never think to start writing their check or looking for their money until they get to the front of the supermarket checkout are working at NIH. Result is both major roads running around it are jam city except for twelve minutes around 11:05 and 2:20 (between rush and lunch, and lunch and rush). Navy Medical, across the street, doesn't have any increased visible security at curbside, but they've always checked incoming vehicles, and presumably have a few guys with firearms who know how to use them.
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Pocono
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posted on September 26, 2001 06:47:30 PM new
Only one change around here.
I changed from carrying my .357, to carrying my 9mm
Those extra shots you know.
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MAH645
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posted on September 26, 2001 07:16:43 PM new
Thefts at Walmart are still stealing, nothing new here in Kentucky.
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toollady
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posted on September 26, 2001 07:57:28 PM new
I live in a military town. Those who have not shipped out yet seem to be basically restricted to base.
Either that, or they don't want the hassle of having to go through the car search every time they need to get back on base. The routine is to open all doors of the vehicle, pop the trunk and the hood and step away from the car while the dog sniffs the car.
The military housing that surrounds the base has most of the streets blocked off and there is only one way in and out of each section. Each entrance has 3 armed sentries
with rifles slung over there shoulders.
The sound of jets and other aircraft flying overhead has increased dramatically since the air ban was lifted. I noticed they have cargo  attached as well.
I've also seen some aircraft flying out that I am not used to seeing. Seems like some stuff has been taken out of mothballs.
There are also a few gunboats patrolling the river. The base property has a waterfront and the river leads out to the intercoastal waterway.
At first, I was taken back by the sights, but now it just seems so "normal" if that is possible.
Like the sign says at the base entrance: "Pardon our noise, it's the sound of freedom".
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gravid
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posted on September 26, 2001 08:02:55 PM new
I think that as they learn how to do it the check points will spread from urban to suburban areas with occasional check points at random in rural areas.
If you don't want to have a face to face encounter with the police for any reason it will be hard to avoid it living in any urban area or traveling any distance.
Someone like me will have a hard time because I do not hear well at all and I can tell you from experience that the police when they stop you immediatly suspect that you are trying to con them if you indicate you can not hear well. They seem to think that just because you have hearing aids that should give you equal to normal hearing. That is a typical aspect of authority. As soon as someone has some they seem to think it makes them an expert about everything.
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MouseSlayer
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posted on September 27, 2001 02:06:10 AM new
Our Air Force base has blocked all but one entrance where they are searching every car. Right after the 11th, only essential personnel were allowed on base (and that does not mean all the troops). Not sure if that part is still going on, but the searching is. They also quit allowing coolers, large bags, backpacks, diaper bags or fanny packs into football or baseball games. The few bags they are allowing are being searched. Not sure what's going on at the nuclear plant, it's way on the west side. Last I heard they were sending the National Guard out to guard it. By the way, I'm in Phoenix.
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