Former homeland security head dismisses charge Canada soft on terrorism

[tuvor]

TORONTO (CP) - The security czar first charged with leading the fight against terrorism in the United States has rejected American complaints that Canadian security and immigration systems are lax.

In fact, former U.S. homeland security secretary Tom Ridge praised Canada on Wednesday as an able partner in guarding the world's longest border.

"I don't accept the thesis that Canada is lenient or hasn't done what it needs to do to advance their interest and doing their share to combat terrorism," Ridge said after a luncheon speech to business leaders.

"The law enforcement and intelligence community collaboration is excellent."

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/WarOnTerrorism/2005/05/11/1035586-cp.html

[mod mom]

1. sounds to me like someone should sit down and interview Mr. Ridge before

he meets an untimely accident.

[Qanisqineq]

2. Has anyone seen anything re: Ridge and terror levels being raised?

I saw this earlier on CNN while I was at the doctor. Something about Ridge saying that the White House would raise the terror alert levels when Homeland Security and Ridge said it was not warranted. He said it happened a number of times. I haven't seen anything on this since.

[tuvor]

3. Here.

Ridge reveals clashes on alerts

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=1462286&mesg_id=1462286

[Qanisqineq]

6. Thanks!

I searched but was blind or something. :crazy:

[G2099]

4. Ridge Reveals Clashes on Alerts

http://www.truthout.org/docs_2005/051105X.shtml

[sonicx]

5. ex-Bush cabinet members that speak up AFTER they leave...

are worthless. Go join Powell for your retirement out of my face.