From the FBI to local police departments, law enforcement agencies have dramatically shifted their emphasis to counterterrorism over the past decade, gathering intelligence on both domestic and foreign extremist groups. The George W. Bush and Obama administrations have created an enormous global apparatus designed to track and target terrorists.
But officials have always warned that the United States cannot prevent every attempted strike on U.S. soil. In some recent plots, authorities have benefited as much from luck as investigative skill.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Boston and the entire United States.
We have also faced several attempted terrorist incidents in Australia. There have been several criminal convictions, and other attacks have been foiled without resulting in apprehensions or charges. Sooner or later, one of these attacks will get through, but that thought is of little comfort when it happens. May the Lord bless and protect all of you, always.
Many thanks, Michael, and if I may say so, congrats to the Aussies on the Master’s victor/y.
Thank you Canon Harmon – for so many years it seemed our only talent was choking at the death!