Sunday, April 3, 2016

TOW #21 - Brussel's reopening airports

For my TOW, I read on the reopening of Brussels airports. Recently, Brussels airports were attacked by ISIS bombers. Two bombings occurred at Zaventem, where at least 11 people were killed immediatly. Another bombing at Maelbeek metro station resulted in the death of twenty more people. Currently, the death toll is 32, with 270 injured. Two bombers have already been identified as suicide bombers at the metro station and airport. There has also been reports of a third subject, and he has been arrested. ISIS later claimed responsibility for the attacks, and threatened that they should expect more. Belgium went under national mourning, and requested that EU members meet to discuss these attacks. Belgium has now reopened some airports, but with greater security checks. Now, only passengers with tickets and ID can be in the departure hall, and all bags will be checked before entering the building. Then, they also have to go through the other usual security checks. The airport now can only be accessed using cars, and all cars are screened. The fear of ISIS is continuing to become more widespread with each attack, and security across the globe is increasing. Something needs to be done about this threat, but it needs to be done strategically. ISIS is clever, and they are using fear to control us, and they do not care about lives being lost at the expense of their success. Addressing this issue should be done quickly, and decisions should be made with care and consideration, as fully engaging in a war with ISIS could have astronomical consequences.

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