The article says the plot was first discovered in April. And they JUST stepped up security on the PATH today in July

Way to go.

Hammoud was arrested in three months ago, in April?

The plot was uncovered more than a year ago?

Anybody else wondering why today was chosen to unveil the plan? Maybe the anniversary of the attacks in London?

The timing of this announcement is very suspicious.

I think as an American citizen we should be told of what's going on in our country. The US government new out about this a year ago and we're just finding out now? I just think the Bush administration and the entire government is letting us down. (except for the "poor" soldiers who are figting for our freedom in IRAQ)....thank you!

The government stops another terrorist attack, and they're "letting us down" ? Sometimes in a sensitive investigation it's necessary to keep things quiet in order to keep the investigation moving along. On the contrary, this is only the latest in a series of attacks that have been discovered in the US and Canada - I'd say the government is doing quite well at the moment.

Letting us down?

Since 9/11 they haven`t launched a successful terror attack even though they have tred and tried.

Kudos to those who are protecting us all.

Election time is coming up folks.... they are releasing this info now because Republicans want to keep us in fear. This is the second terror plot story released in a few weeks and there will be more stories, we'll see. That is the only strong platform they have going for them, fighting terror.

Yes, we do need to recognize and appreciate those who sacrifice their lives for our safety and protection. We also need for God to bless America, but most of all, we need for America to bless God!

What does G-d have to do with any of this?

I think everyone is talking about two separate issues. 1) Does the government use information to their advantage to frighten the public and be political and 2) When is it appropriate for sensitive information to be released. I think there really needs to be a balance. Yes, some information is sensitive and should be handled with care to track down and get these terrorists. On the other hand, our government should not be using this information to instill fear in the public. G-d has nothing to do with this. We are hear on this earth to take care of each other. Frankly, with events taking place in Africa, Korea, and the Middle East...I am suprised we have lasted this long on the planet. If we just start talking and listening to each other...we will realized that each side has a perspective and their is a middle road. With irresponsible leadership, our nation is heading in the wrong direction. Hopefully, a newly educated and peaceful leader will emerge!

About the timing: this story was leaked to the newspaper, not released by the government. The FBI (and others) are not happy it was reported before they had managed to arrest all those involved in this plot. There was still more they needed and wanted to investigate, but another leak to a newspaper blew the investigation they had been working on for a year! Do you think other governments (especially in the Middle East) are going to be as cooperative in the future, if they are afraid their cooperation will be broadcast around the world via U.S. newspapers? Would they bother helping, when the newspapers will just alert those they're trying to build a case against so they can escape arrest and being brought to justice? Stupid, stupid, stupid newspapers... they may win a battle (i.e. get a "scoop" or a Pulitzer) but lose the War.

Are you kidding me? Is there really a link to the site that the "terrorists" were using? Is this another example of abc trying to get the scoop and add some little candiies on top? Really, I don't think we need to add this to the story. It's bad enough that people are still willing to travel to the middle east for jihad. Does abc need to make it easier for even dumber people to try the same thing? Of course we need to step up security now that abc is posting blueprints for people like Timothy McVeigh to use. Enough said. Shame on abc.

ok keep your eye on the ball, see it here? now we move the cups and around and around it goes where it ends up no one will know....

I say it's a wonderful thing that they foiled a terrorist attack! For God's s sake, quit sweating the small stuff! Let's be thankful this thing didn't go down!

It is yet another "fear card - leak" that Rove and George W. Napoleon have to throw out there every once and awhile to keep the "paranoia strikes deep" Republican agenda alive. Doesnt he realize that his poll numbers have yet to rise and the people in the states that experienced 9/11... ie. NY, who lose more Homeland Security funding every year can see through all his games. Also, NYS had record flooding a few weeks back, the governor declaired it a disaster, George W Napoleon refused to declair a disaster area, but if it was good ol' Florida, it generally gets declared before the first rain drop falls- ironic isn't it. No wonder the places that experienced the horrors of 9/11 DIDNT EVEN VOTE FOR HIM IN THE LAST ELECTION - (NY, PA, DC)... think about that America. WAKE UP Lost sheep, and believe me, this has nothing to do with god or church... its pure arrogance or maybe ignorance!

Go USA kep catching this slime!

I've heard it many times, but this time I've got to say something. Many articles and reports have referred to 'martyrdom'. The definition of martyr is someone who chooses to suffer death rather then renounce religious principles. So far as I know, no one is trying to make these people renounce their religion, ie the term 'martyr' is incorrectly being used. From my own upbringing, I have been taught that a martyr is someone who is told to change their beliefs or die. A terrorist, on the other hand, is someone who tells others to change their beliefs or die. Can we please stop referring to or even inferring that these 'people' are martyrs!? From history, I'd say they come no where close to falling in the same class.

I live in Hoboken NJ and take the Path trains into the city all the time.
This has left me very scared.
The ending of the article doesnt give assurances that the plot is fully stopped.
It would appear that Jihadists are forever obsessed with NYC.
I left my job at WTC before 9/11, but knew many who were murdered there on 9/11.
I felt lucky to get out before 9/11.
After reading this new plot Im afraid to stay around NYC anymore.

well, if the information was released as soon as it was discovered, as you liberal idiots seem to prefer, the others involved would catch wind of it and go into hiding or alter the plan.
Did you not learn anything from the idiot reporters in Vietnam getting our guys killed by giving "up-to-the-minute reports?

Another thing, I wish you wouldn't refer to us as "poor" soldiers and Marines. We volunteered to do this. It's our job.

From Iraq with love,

Apparently confidentiality has no meaning for Liberals. Also, a Liberal cannot state why my President George W. Bush is hated, or those who try to keep us safe.
What we need to do is 'APPLAUD' the President for what he has done (not the filth we had in OUR White House a few years ago), and OUR BRAVE Men and Women who protect us daily so that we can enjoy PEACE at home. They volunteered (while all of you who complain and whine) would never. Vietnam, look back at what you did, you consorted with the enemy, commited TREASON, and had our boys tourtured and killed because nothing was confidential.

The leakers, the reporters, and the editors should all be CHARGED and PROSECUTED for TREASON. Then and only then will this stop.

Do you really need to know that a plot was foiled? How does it enrich your life? What can that information do to help you? Disclosing that information has but one purpose - offer aid and comfort to the enemy - and destroy the very fabric of our country. But alas, when we have lost all, let us not ask how did it happen, but instead say, WE MADE IT HAPPEN.

Semper Fi, Jeff.

"Civilians", don't know squat about soldiers,Liberals sure have got whinning and hand wringing down to an art.

Hoot
39th Pararescue Sqd.