Monday, July 16, 2007

Terror Threat in Columbus?

When most of us think about terrorism in the United States, we think about the big cities like New York, Los Angeles, Atlanta, etc. being threatened.

Most of us don’t think Columbus is really in the terrorists’ crosshairs.

But there are some folks out there who think the Fountain City could become a target, and it’s getting national attention on NPR’s Morning Edition (audio available in the article, linked below).

Columbus, Ga. Readies for Terror Attack
Morning Edition, July 16, 2007 · The leader of homeland security in Columbus, Ga., discusses the community’s preparedness against terrorist attacks. Lieutenant Randy Robertson, the city’s director of the homeland security, talks with Linda Wertheimer.