Amadeus Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Call for help in terror fight ANTI-TERROR police are urging people to store a new hotline number in their phones - as it could save lives. The Save It campaign will be launched with an advert to be shown on the big TV screen on the approach to Piccadilly railway station. The advert features a young woman who is making a cup of tea when she is drawn to the window where she sees something suspicious. Luckily she has the 0800 789321 hotline number and is able to report what she has seen to police..... ......."The anti-terrorism hotline is confidential. It is there in case you see anything unusual. "If you suspect it, report it." Nice idea - nothing beats watching the neighbour's door being run down by a SWAT team - That'll teach the bastard for nicking my milk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollag Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Take care what you wish for------neigborhood watch SWAT teams, take em down then take em to the station, cos the police have soooo much paperwork to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bombay Bad Boy Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 what, like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
immortalpuppet Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I can see it now, small minded people who dont know any different phoning the hotline every time a member of the Islands Muslim community comes out of safeway with their shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeddan Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 What did she see that was suspicious? I'm dying to know. Was it a Brazillian with a rucksack going into the Underground? Maybe like Bombay Bad Boy suggests she spotted someone armed with a 4GB Philips, no doubt fully loaded with extremist podcasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesultanofsheight Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Its a bit like crimestoppers but for really serious shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 What's wrong with 999? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Tatlock Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 What's wrong with 999? Or - 00 543210 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebees Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Its ridiculous thats what it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3v0 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Ooh ooh can we phone up about "the old goat"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonan3 Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Ooh ooh can we phone up about "the old goat"? Or Rog? Or P.K? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeddan Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 According to the UK definition, Phil Gawne was once a terrorist, and the person who committed arson on a speed camera in Ballaugh last year was probably committing an act of terrorism. Don't scoff - terrorists pose a real threat to IoM - be afraid , be very afraid - call 0800-i-know-a-terrorist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chinahand Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 The UK definition of Terrorism Fascinating: they don't say illegal use or threat of violence: (1) In this Act “terrorism” means the use or threat of action where— (a) the action falls within subsection (2), (b) the use or threat is designed to influence the government or to intimidate the public or a section of the public, and © the use or threat is made for the purpose of advancing a political, religious or ideological cause. (2) Action falls within this subsection if it— (a) involves serious violence against a person, (b) involves serious damage to property, © endangers a person’s life, other than that of the person committing the action, (d) creates a serious risk to the health or safety of the public or a section of the public, or (e) is designed seriously to interfere with or seriously to disrupt an electronic system. (3) The use or threat of action falling within subsection (2) which involves the use of firearms or explosives is terrorism whether or not subsection (1)(b) is satisfied. That makes any use of military force an act of terrorism - isn't the law an arse. As ever the US lawyers were better at it! U.S. Code of Federal Regulations: "...the unlawful use of force and violence against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives" Noam Chomsky makes a big deal out of the fact that Governments use violence or the threat of violence for political objectives all the time. It is an interesting point - this legislation turns all acts of legitimate resitance into terrorism - terrorists or freedom fighters - always been a troublesome issue, but 911 has given states an excuse to extend their monopoly of violence - fine if you live in a democracy; not so fine in a totalitarian state! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 Didn't the British Army have something similar years and years ago, Tiger Watch I think, wasn't it for the NI boyos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ean Posted February 21, 2008 Share Posted February 21, 2008 I've forgotten the number already. They need a handy jingle like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBuo41qYOgw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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