PSA-Memo

Memo

To:        English 1311 Students

From:    Zachary Ornelas

Date:     12/6/2010

Re:        Terrorism

Message

Terrorism is defined by Webster’s Dictionary as the systematic use of terror especially as a means of coercion. Terrorism is also defined as “Terrorism is the premeditated use or threat of use of violence by individuals or sub national groups to obtain political, religious, or ideological objectives through intimidation of a large audience usually beyond that of the immediate victims.” (Counterterrorism-A Game-Theoretic Analysis, Daniel G. Arce) With more and more terrorists’ camps rising in the Middle East, we need to stay vigilant and cautious with what we do every day. We can’t complain about the new body scans and body pat downs that the TSA are doing because they are doing it for our safety. The TSA are trying to do the best they can so you can feel safe as soon as you step onto the plane. They don’t want another tragedy like 9/11 happening. So just bear with the TSA and let them do their job, which is to keep you safe and sound. We also need to report any mysterious activity you see or hear about. We need to help the FBI and all the other government agencies so they have all the information to stop innocent citizens from being attacked by terrorists’ cells from around the world. The only things that we as citizens can do to help with this community problem is by being vigilant but also going through your day without being paranoid that another attack is coming. Also, let the TSA, FBI, CIA, and other government agencies do their jobs and don’t give them a hard time. Those agencies are just trying to do their job to protect you and all the other citizens of the United States of America.