Posted on Dec 31, 2014
How are you reacting to the threats of ISIS towards our military?
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In case you haven't already been made aware - ISIS “lone wolf” individuals or groups may target active duty, reserve, and any person who has served and displays symbols of their service.
I believe the threat is real, and even if it is being over-hyped, there is nothing bad with being alert, aware, and ready to protect yourself and your family.
In addition to physical displays of your service, we each have a social media imprint that probably informs people of our service.
I am sure most of you are reading this, hunkering down, and thinking, "BRING IT!"
I have talked with several fellow Marines, and they are more than ready to defend themselves, their families, and fellow service members. I believe them. Other people I have discussed this with, however, are thinking about this threat and re-evaluating their actions - online and offline.
Due to my military training and current affiliations, I am usually alert and aware, perhaps overly so. I don't know how to turn it off, and that is perhaps a good thing. At any rate, I am even more heightened based on this news, and I want to make sure my fellow brothers and sisters-in-arms are aware as well.
Will this news change your actions or behaviors at all? What are your thoughts regarding this threat announcement to our nation's veterans and service-members?
I believe the threat is real, and even if it is being over-hyped, there is nothing bad with being alert, aware, and ready to protect yourself and your family.
In addition to physical displays of your service, we each have a social media imprint that probably informs people of our service.
I am sure most of you are reading this, hunkering down, and thinking, "BRING IT!"
I have talked with several fellow Marines, and they are more than ready to defend themselves, their families, and fellow service members. I believe them. Other people I have discussed this with, however, are thinking about this threat and re-evaluating their actions - online and offline.
Due to my military training and current affiliations, I am usually alert and aware, perhaps overly so. I don't know how to turn it off, and that is perhaps a good thing. At any rate, I am even more heightened based on this news, and I want to make sure my fellow brothers and sisters-in-arms are aware as well.
Will this news change your actions or behaviors at all? What are your thoughts regarding this threat announcement to our nation's veterans and service-members?
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I don't think of myself as a "bring it on" kind of guy. Hell, I'm 72 and probably wouldn't be too difficult to handle. Sadly, I live in the Socialist Republic of California and getting a permit to carry concealed is about as likely as President Obama passing up a chance to play golf.
I am looking into the legality of carrying a police telescoping baton and, of course, have a short barrel 12 gauge loaded with OO Buck at home. Sadly, I doubt if any of that would really help in a terrorist attack. (Shooting at shrapnel from an exploding suicide bomber wouldn't do much good, would it?)
That being said, I am outspoken in my website/weblog, social media, and discussions such as those here on RallyPoint. Thus, I maintain a high degree of situational awareness so that I won't walk into trouble while plugged into a cell phone or iPod or texting or talking on a cell phone. I also keep emergency stocks of food and water at home. And, I keep current on first aid qualifications, have a handheld HAM radio, etc, etc, etc.
I wish my community would sponsor a civil defense organization and politic for it. I don't think the federal government will ever take such a prudent step.
Ultimately, I don't think that hunkering down and keeping quiet about the very real threats posed by (dare I say it?) "radical Islamists" is going to help. President Obama obviously never served. Had he, he might have learned that you can't simply hide in a foxhole. Eventually, someone is going to walk up and stick you with a bayonet...
I am looking into the legality of carrying a police telescoping baton and, of course, have a short barrel 12 gauge loaded with OO Buck at home. Sadly, I doubt if any of that would really help in a terrorist attack. (Shooting at shrapnel from an exploding suicide bomber wouldn't do much good, would it?)
That being said, I am outspoken in my website/weblog, social media, and discussions such as those here on RallyPoint. Thus, I maintain a high degree of situational awareness so that I won't walk into trouble while plugged into a cell phone or iPod or texting or talking on a cell phone. I also keep emergency stocks of food and water at home. And, I keep current on first aid qualifications, have a handheld HAM radio, etc, etc, etc.
I wish my community would sponsor a civil defense organization and politic for it. I don't think the federal government will ever take such a prudent step.
Ultimately, I don't think that hunkering down and keeping quiet about the very real threats posed by (dare I say it?) "radical Islamists" is going to help. President Obama obviously never served. Had he, he might have learned that you can't simply hide in a foxhole. Eventually, someone is going to walk up and stick you with a bayonet...
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While I don't discount the threat the goal of terrorism is to cause a change in a societies actions and behavior through fear. If I respond by changing my behavior to hide the fact that I am veteran then the terrorist have then been successful simply based on a threat.
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I think the threat has been too hyped... Not to say use caution in general, but I had made a point to let them know it have a gift for them in two sizes, 7.62 x 51 mm and .45 ACP.... So, my holiday had been very quiet. If there is anyone out there with a really good Meme generator, I would love to see Al Bagdadi's head on a dildo...
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