Month: August 2002

bookmark_borderUS targets al-Qa'ida

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I’ve not commented much on the ‘war on terror’ that is being waged at present. Recent announcements by the US government are concerning though.

The Pentagon says:

“We’re at war with al-Qa’ida. If we find an enemy combatant, we should be able to use military forces to take military action against them.”

“…assassinations are part of “preparation of the battlefield” in the open-ended war on terror.”

It seems that the American Defense Secretary, Donald Rumsfeld, isn’t happy about the amount of time it takes the CIA to act on these matters. He believes the military could act more swiftly and efficiently.

He seems quite happy that this type of covert operation flounts international laws and treaties left, right and center. But then, who is capable of putting the good ole’ US of A in it’s place?

Source: US plans hit squads to target al-Qa’ida worldwide

bookmark_borderChildren of the Revolution

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Marc Bolan sang “You won’t fool the children of the revolution”, and in our age of instant information, electronic gadgets galore you can be assured that our children aren’t suffering and are, possibly, benefiting from all the wonderful advances we now take for granted.

Wired has pulled together some articles that point the way to the future Born Digital: Children of the Revolution.

bookmark_borderOverstating the mark?

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I don’t know about you, I enjoy watching fish but I’m not that keen on eating them. However I think the recent call by PETA to Deep Sea World center in Queensferry to stop serving fish on their cafeteria menu is slightly, ok completely, over the top.

Yes I can see the irony, but some of their claims (eating fish is unhealthy?) are mis-leading. I’m sure they have better causes to fight.

Aquarium urged to drop fish from menu.