May 21, 2009 – Four suspected terrorists wannabes were caught of planning to detonate Jewish targets of New York. According to a criminal complaint filed in the White Plains, they initially had planned to bombard two New York synagogues and launch surface-to-air missiles at US military air crafts. These men were caught in the act of planting bombs in front of two Jewish facilities, New York City police commissioner stated. These men’s information were leaked when an FBI informant had found out about their mission. The suspects, James Cromitie, David Williams and Onta Williams were United States citizens and were judged in the federal courthouse Thursday. The last suspect, Laguerre Payen is not at the courthouse but was experiencing “appropriate medical treatment” and will be prosecuted later, the FBI spokeswoman Monica McLean announced. The men were charged with “conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction in the United States” and to gain access and “use anti-aircraft missiles”.The punishments will be "carry(ing) a maximum sentence of life in prison." These suspects were caught while planting fake bombs. Now, all Jewish organizations intensify their security to prevent future threats like this, this event just showed that all Jewish groups are now in danger.
After reading this article, I fear that there might be a possibility of having another 9/11. Now, the United States should not be the only country to be alert, other countries should be as alert as well. If I am the government, I would be passing laws that the government would have the knowledge if any citizens are purchasing an excess amount of materials that could create explosives. They should also make registrations to licence people who are allowed to purchase explosive materials. Ones who do not have the registrations should be prosecuted and the government will keep an eye on people who do have the licence. Suspects should also be stopped and questioned in order to prevent the terrorist bombings. The citizens should also be cautious about terrorism, they could be stopped. If the citizens are not cautious, the terrorists had won already. I hope that everyone will be wary about this kind of activities and stop terrorism. Keep an eye around you, everybody!
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