1st Responders Can't Talk

This is a remarkable piece. Just more evidence that much of what governemnt has done since 9.11 is not worth much. USNews.com: Why emergency responders still can't communicate with each other (5/24/04) New York city and fire can't communicate with each other.

I can't imagaine the same situation in the private sector.

When the Lake Express begins running I imagaine she will have a multiple boat security escort. I suppose this might stop an act of terrorism. I know it looks good for those not paying close attetnion.

What worries me is that there are many more situations-communications wise- like the one in New York. If something does happen the on the ground situation will be goat fuck prone due to operational handicaps.

But hey for the higher ups the security escorts look good. They'll never need to communicate on the ground, so why should they worry?

9.11 commission member agrees