What do think about the security of the White House?

MAJ David Vermillion — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 17:52:48 -0400

There have been several security breaches at the White House, why do you think this so?

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Apr 18 at 2015 5:58 PM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 17:58:25 -0400

100% vigilance.

Defense requires vigilance. Throw enough #^# at a wall, and sooner or later something will stick. It doesn't matter how good the security is, sooner or later something will get through.

It will either be a gyrocopter landing on the lawn, or a drone, or a remote airplane, or a jacknut in his skivies climbing the fence. Something will happen. Pres Reagan took a bullet with half a dozen Secret Service standing next to him... 25~ years after a sniper took President Kennedy out. Can you imagine the butt-chewing that afternoon?

Response by SFC Joseph James made Apr 19 at 2015 9:28 AM

SFC Joseph James — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 09:28:26 -0400

Unless you have armed guards every five feet guarding the perimeter fence people will still get in. The White House is designed to be a hardened fortress that looks like a friendly open symbol of freedom. Oh but don't being your mess over the fence. The dogs will see to you quickly! Ha!

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Apr 19 at 2015 9:44 AM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Sun, 19 Apr 2015 09:44:00 -0400

Its happening because it is an easy target, it's an easy target because it's a clear cut case of complacency. People are too worried about being fired or sued for hurting someone's feelings, just do your dang job.