It's Called Vigilance

I'm not seeing a problem with this action:

U.S. Coast Guard and law enforcement sources tell ABC News that shots reported being fired on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., this morning that set off a scramble by the media and law enforcement agencies, were only a routine training exercise.

There's quite a bit of confusion with the MSM as to what went on this morning on the Potomac, but that is as it should be.  The details regarding the conduction of military exercises should not be the purview of an ignorant and often hostile Big Media in the first place.  Here's why:

Although weapons are mounted on the boat, they are not loaded, Coast Guard sources advised ABC News.

I'm sure that our nemeses who are considering attacking the capital again were thrilled to gain that bit of intelligence.

However, here's where I'm puzzled: why are conservatives mad that the Coast Guard is conducting training exercises on 9/11?  

Forget about what we think of the Commander-in-Chief (for now).  Remember what we know about those who want to see us all converted to Islam or dead: they would just love to commemorate 9/11/2001 with a bigger and better attack.

The fact that our troops were practicing for such an occasion should comfort we who love America, not anger us.  Practice makes perfect.  And our enemies also need to know that we’re not just sitting around crying or cringing in fear in anticipation of the next attack.

Thank you, United States Coast Guard, for your service.

Comments

[Marty]

I think the lack of COMSEC is the biggest issue here (comms in the clear, apparently). Otherwise, I don't have a problem with some enterprising folks using their radio scanners and finding something interesting. Maybe saying "Exercise Exercise Exercise" might be a good idea, hmmm?

[Buford Gooch]

I usually agree with you, but not this time. Different date would have been fine. 9/11 is just bad timing.

[baldilocks]

Marty,

I'll bet they actually did say "exercise" but the CNN dweebs didn't know what that term meant.

BG,

Why?