Terrorism

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Terrorism

The Cell on 9/11Trained to fly planes in US

Bought tickets with cash – boarded separately

Brought box cutters

Hijacked planes from Boston, New York and Washington (fuel)

Used them as bombs in attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon & ?? - PA

9/11 President Bush Reacts

Operation Enduring Freedom

The Hunt for Bin Laden

American Taliban John Walker Lindh

Fought for the Taliban

Serving 20yrs in US prison

Al Qaeda Since 9/11

The Shoe BomberRichard Reid

Dec 2001

– Paris to Miami flight

– landed in Boston

Prosecutor – Gerry Leone

Bali 2002 202 killed – mostly tourists

Madrid, Spain 2004

10 bombs on trains 190 dead 2,000 injured the trial

London 7/7/2005 Bombs on subway and double decker bus 56 Dead – over 600 wounded

Mumbai 2008Mumbai 2008

Nearly 200 Dead

Christmas Bomber - 2009 Amsterdam -> Detroit Flight

Plastic Explosives

Cargo Plane Bombs - 2010

How has America changed?

Patriot Act Law enforcement agencies can search telephone,

e-mail communications, medical, financial, and other records

Regulate financial transactions, particularly those involving foreign individuals and entities; and enhances the discretion of law enforcement and

Detaining and deporting immigrants suspected of terrorism-related acts.

Good or Bad?

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