Rep. Ed Markley, (D-MA) proposed an amendment that would assure that all containers entering the US would be screened for radioactive material. Similar screening already takes place in Hong Kong and has been cost effective and successful. Conservatives, prodded by heavy industry lobbying killed the measure, leaving our ports exposed again. The industry coalition includes the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Retail Industry Leaders Association, which represents outlets like Wal-Mart, Target, Home Depot and Best Buy.
Committee chairman Peter King (R-NY) called the plan "not realistic".
So much for strong defense. Either there really is no terrorist threat, or the conservatives are working against the security of our nation for profit motives. It's time we called these guys what they are, liars and sellouts.
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