From the “you gotta be kidding me” files….
The US Department of Homeland Security is teaming up with Wal-Mart to fight terrorism
“Homeland security starts with hometown security, and each of us plays a critical role in keeping our country and communities safe,” said DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano. “This partnership will help millions of shoppers across the nation identify and report indicators of terrorism, crime and other threats to law enforcement authorities.”
Napolitano will also appear in a video that will run at select checkout counters. The Secretary somehow manages to stave off a smile as she tells shoppers to alert Walmart managers to possible threats of terrorism.
This is an extension of the “If You See Something, Say Something” campaign.
Well you know… it will be Wal-Mart, and if you’ve visited PeopleOfWalMart.com well… there’s sure a LOT of things to see.
This should go well….
Of course my serious reply to this is if they truly believe that security starts with each one of us, then I think we need to do something about carry laws and eliminating all those 2A restrictions. But you know…. DHS isn’t about doing things that actually improve security, just ways to dance about, accomplish nothing, and spend lots of money doing it.
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I plan on doing my part starting today! When I go by WalMart I will keep my eyes open and report every person that looks suspicious to the greeter and demand that they take immediate action.
“…oh, wait…he’s an employee here? Oh. And…she works here too?”
“well, what about that guy? He has white powder on his pants!” “Oh…he’s a drywaller? Well, I just thought…”
Oh well, another day in paradise.
For me, it’s just one more reason I don’t shop at Wal-Mart.
You know… to keep all my suspicious activities away from those prying eyes. *groan*
Maybe Walmart could detail a few of the employees who stand at the door and accuse people of stealing to a different task?
You know the folks that I’m talking about? The ones that stand 5 feet from the cash register I just went through but want to check my cart and receipt because I have a 6 pack of Gatorade that didn’t get bagged?
Let’s put those people to better use by having them wonder around looking for suspicious characters. They don’t seem to have any problem finding them among their customers.