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EXCLUSIVE: Sir Ian Blair Says New Terror Attack Could Lead to Internment

2006-10-09

So much for honor, eh? Being "so appalled" by a remark, not an act mind you, is sufficient among the media.

Last week, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner addressed the Reform Club Media Group. Nothing like the 'establishment' sticking together is there? The meeting was conducted under Chatham House rules, which mean that no one attending is supposed to divulge what is said. But one person present was so appalled at Sir Ian's attitude and authoritarian stance that he has revealed to me an alarming - and seemingly off the cuff - remark made by Sir Ian at the event.

Sir Ian said the British people should 'brace themselves for a truly appalling act of terror'. He said that following this act of barbarism 'people would be talking quite openly about internment', giving the impression that he would be leading the pro-internment lobby. No doubt he will find a willing supplicant in the tougher than tough Home Secretary John Reid.

My informant thought at first that it really was a throwaway remark but on reflection felt that it couldn't have been made by accident. Well, either that or the Reform Club claret had loosened his tongue.

I haven't even bothered to ring the Met Press Office because I know what they will say. But if this really is the stance Sir Ian is taking then we should be even more worried about our civil liberties than we already are. I'm now even more convinced that the Conservative stance against 90 days detention was right.
It matters little, now, that when that day comes, he will turn out to be right. For now, there must be much waving of arms and he must be reviled, excoriated, and crucified on the almighty altar of PC.

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#12 Terrorism is not the main threat posed by Muslims in Europe

Try and tell that to a 9-11 survivor. Or have you forgotten the Hamburg al Qaeda cell.

Posted by: Zenster 2006-10-09 17:04

#11 Terrorism is not the main threat posed by Muslims in Europe, but if it can be used as a pretext for starting to solve the demographic problem, then so be it.

Posted by: Slairt Glick2192 2006-10-09 15:19

#10 Bump that up by another factor of ten, and you got a deal.

One extra order of magnitude, coming right up! Fine with me, David D., these Muslim fucks are a huge fifth column right in our back yard.

I think option one is more likely but hope for option two.

Agreed, rjschwarz.

Posted by: Zenster 2006-10-09 14:20

#9 The problem is the writer cannot really get their mind around what a 'truly appalling act of terror' would be like and thus cannot take the next step.

Personally I think Sir Ian Blair is wrong. I think a truly appalling act of terror will lead to the burning down of Mosques and businesses and the self-emigration of Muslims because things become very unfriendly in the host countries.

Either that or the Muslims get off the fence, turn over/chase off the radicals, and live happily within their newfound nation so that internment isn't actually required.

I think option one is more likely but hope for option two.

Posted by: rjschwarz 2006-10-09 12:02

#8 These internal discussion are a very good indicator. The ruling elite are seeing the gross errors of their ways. A shift of attitudes begins. The mention of internment is encouraging. Then, load them on old freighters. Get them waay out to sea. A mechanical breakdown ? Whooda thunk it ?

Posted by: SpecOp35 2006-10-09 11:34

#7 Internment, no; Dirt nap, yes.

Posted by: wxjames 2006-10-09 09:43

#6 we should be even more worried about our civil liberties than we already are

The author describes himself as "right of center". My, or my.

Posted by: gromgoru 2006-10-09 09:13

#5 "Muslims, by their very nature, represent ten times the potential threat that Japanese-Americans ever did during WWII."

Bump that up by another factor of ten, and you got a deal.

Posted by: Dave D. 2006-10-09 08:34

#4 Frickin' hallelujah! It's about time someone broached this topic and began warming it over for public consumption. At the very least this must begin serving final notice to so-called Moderate Muslims that their flaccid responses have been for naught.

At best, we have government politicians finally beginning to mention measures that could possibly have an actual impact in fighting terrorism. Muslims, by their very nature, represent ten times the potential threat that Japanese-Americans ever did during WWII. Their internment would represent a serious action to purge Western societies of terrorist actors.

I think that it is also time for all Western nations to outlaw the burqa. Much like wearing a non-theatric mask in public (or even a theatric one for that matter), such a garment too easily provides concealment for someone who might wish to carry out a terrorist act. The hajib or headscarf can remain, for now, but full body and face covering should be considered a potentially criminal disguise.

As Fjordman mentioned, this is simply one small way we can begin making Western nations Muslim-unfriendly. The time is long past for taking such measures and we had best start putting them in place to discourage any further influx of these nonassimilating immigrants.

Posted by: Zenster 2006-10-09 06:05

#3 honestly, if I had to put money on it, I suspect we will see internment and deportation within 3 years, perhaps much sooner, in at least one European country.

Posted by: anon 2006-10-09 05:55

#2 At the risk of giving people ideas, there are 3 main aspects to terrorism. The terror itself, the publicity it generates and for want of a better term the military symbolism or pretention. Bombs are high on publicity and military symbolism, but actually quite low on genuine terror.

That's right, bombs don't do a very good job of terrorizing people. And before anyone says how would you know? Remember I lived in Belfast and have direct experience of bombs both with and without warnings.

There are other weapons that would be much more effective at causing terror. Note, we have had 2 terror poisoning stories in the last 24 hours. Were another plot uncovered, let's say to poison groceries, and partially executed, the UK could well see internment without trial.

Posted by: phil_b 2006-10-09 05:30

#1 heh. There will be attempts to crucify him, of course. But this surprises me that the media would wish to publish his comments, because what this actually does is open the door to discussions about internment.

Posted by: anon 2006-10-09 05:20

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