Post by Steve Gardner on Feb 22, 2008 15:39:54 GMT
...screening for weapons' at Obama rally
I've long been of the view that Obama will simply not be permitted to become the next President of the US, regardless of how well he appears to be doing at the moment.
Which is why this article, from the Belfast Telegraph is particularly interesting.
I've long been of the view that Obama will simply not be permitted to become the next President of the US, regardless of how well he appears to be doing at the moment.
Which is why this article, from the Belfast Telegraph is particularly interesting.
Friday, February 22, 2008
By Gary Fennelly
The US Secret Service ordered Dallas police to stop screening for weapons at a campaign rally for Barack Obama, according to reports in a Texas newspaper.
Police were told to stop checking people for weapons at the front gates of the Reunion Arena over an hour before the Democratic presidential hopeful appeared on stage on Wednesday, according to a report in Texas newspaper the Star Telegram.
Officers handling security were reportedly ordered to put down metal detectors and to stop checking bags and purses. Several Dallas police officers said they believed it was a lapse in security.
Chief T W Lawrence, head of the Dallas Police's homeland security and special operations divisions, said that while the crowd appeared "friendly" he was still surprised by the great number of people who had entered the building without any checks.
Several other Dallas police officers - speaking on condition of anonymity because the order came from federal officers - told the newspaper it was worrying to see so many people getting in without even a cursory inspection.
"How can you not be concerned in this day and age," said one officer
The Star Telegram said the Secret Service did not return a call seeking comment.
In 1963 John F Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. The thirty fifth president of the United States was fatally wounded by gunshots while riding with his wife Jacqueline in a presidential motorcade.
