Why are Americans criticizing the security in Sochi?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 11:22:14 -0500

First of all, I believe the security is top notch. Nonetheless, FOX News Sunday stated that the Russians should share their security plans and intel with the Americans. Since they do not, our travelers are more at risk.

I am sure that we would not divulge our secrets to outsiders, if the tables were turned. If one does not believe that the benefits outweigh the risks, then they can stay at home. Terrorists are everywhere. The only place you are truly safe is your cold war underground bunker.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2014 11:29 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 11:29:34 -0500

I'm have 100% confidence in Vladimir Putins ability to crush terrorism. That man does not mess around!

But I agree I think the benefits out weigh the risk, and that if the tables were turned we would also maintain our secrets and security outlines to ourselves.

Response by 1SG Steven Stankovich made Feb 9 at 2014 11:34 AM

1SG Steven Stankovich — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 11:34:40 -0500

Putin deals with apologies much the same way that Darth Vader does... ;)

http://dailycurrant.com/2014/02/08/man-responsible-for-olympic-ring-mishap-found-dead-in-sochi/

Man Responsible For Olympic Ring Mishap Found Dead In Sochi

The man responsible for operating the Olympic Rings during last night’s Winter Olympic Opening Ceremonies in Russia was found dead today. According to local reports the body of T. Borris Avdeyev was f...

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 9 at 2014 1:47 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 13:47:49 -0500

I think if the bombings at the Volgograd train station had never happened then there wouldn't be such a focus by the media on security at these games. The Russian's "ring of steel" is probably going to work just fine. They can do things with security that we never could just out of simple legality (Dagestan lockdown). The real issue is probably the awful half finished hotels and nasty drinking water in Sochi! Have you seen the tweets? Disgusting!

Response by CPT Edwin Hightower made Feb 9 at 2014 7:09 PM

CPT Edwin Hightower — Sun, 09 Feb 2014 19:09:13 -0500

The death of the person responsible for the Olympic Rings is reported on the "Daily Currant", which is a satirical newspaper.