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TERRORISM AFLOAT, August 27, 2009
This review is from: Terrorism and the Maritime Transportation System (Paperback)
Terrorism and the Maritime Transportation System by Anthony M. Davis (USCG Ret.) gives some good basic insight to the lay reader as to the extensive responsibilities of the USCG, and the astronomical job they have of protecting the coast lines, and various water ways that are incumbent upon safety and economic trade within this country.
Mr. Davis basically gives the reader a "thumb-nail' sketch of various scenarios regarding possible terrorist/ criminal attacks on various vessels and the entire maritime infrastructure. Many of these scenarios are built upon certain historical catastrophes and events that helped to lay the present foundations for possible future responses to assaults on the maritime system.
The book reads more like a specialized text for a USGC or, Law enforcement related seminar rather than the general public. Much of the information within this book is of a very basic nature. I'm sure the author did not want to give out "too much specialized information" on this topic for obvious reasons, especially after 911.
However, Mr. Davis gives enough information for the reader to at least, appreciate the overall complexity of this particular industry and its massive problems looming in the dark holds of these potential floating steel bombs.
His writing technique is more class-room orientated than I would have liked, but the subject matter and potential repercussions of terrorism in the maritime transportation system is enough to... leave the reader sitting in a cold sweat.
Despite the author's Federal Bureaucratic make up ( I too was one), and writing style... he has none the less, exposed our real "Achilles heel." If something is not done to help protect this vital area then, we are flirting with an ultimate disaster that may just totally whitewash the 911 attacks by comparison!
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Excellent Education We Need to Read to Protect Ourselves, July 3, 2008
This review is from: Terrorism and the Maritime Transportation System (Paperback)
"Terrorism and the Maritime Transportation System Are We on a Collision Course?" by Anthony M. Davis USCG, Ret. is an interesting book on the challenges our law enforcement and other agencies have to keep the USA safe.
The book describes the agonizing steps the officers have to go through to determine if the incident in question is a crime or a terrorist act.
The book will educate you on the new laws passed due to terrorism.
Anthony M. Davis does a wonderful job explaining why the Middle East does not get along with the Jewish people. The fact may surprise you that it is not about religion.
The book further describes all of the work we as a nation need to be doing to keep ourselves protected. There are so many areas that terrorists could threaten our citizens.
I am glad I read this book to further educate myself. We as citizens of the USA need to be aware of what is going on to keep ourselves safe. I suggest you read this fascinating and educational book. Then writing our congressmen to make the necessary changes to keep our families safe!
Brilliantly written to easily read and understand.
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Singapore port terror attack could be worse than Lehman collapse, May 30, 2010
In an April 15th 2010 interview, the brilliant Anthony Davis, author of the bestselling book "Terrorism and the Maritime Transportation System" speaks exclusively to Defence IQ's Bryan Camoens on the economic impact of a terrorist attack on Singapore's port.
Anthony is the Founder of the Homeland Security Group and publisher of the Homeland Security Reports, read worldwide by the law enforcement, intelligence, security and emergency management communities. "Terrorism and the Maritime Transportation System" made it to the bestseller list for 60-weeks straight. For the full article click [...]
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