FBI spokeswoman Angela Bell said there was no indication of terrorism.
Like that even needed to be said!
The light bulb in the lamp on my beside table blew but let me assure you that no terrorists were involved. Well, on available evidence that is. Mind you I have yet to receive my terrorism kit, so I could be quite wrong.
"Prime Minister John Howard has defended the Federal Government's decision to send out terrorism kits to Australian households.
The government has been accused of misdirecting taxpayers' money ($15 million) by preparing the kits, which include a letter from the Prime Minister, a booklet and a fridge magnet.
The kits will be sent to every Australian household and contain advice on how to prepare for a potential terrorist attack.
Prime Minister John Howard says Australians are balanced savvy people, who want the government to set the tone, then hand out information.
"I think it's exactly what the public wants," Mr Howard said.
The booklet says the unusual videotaping of official buildings and the purchase of large quantities of fertilisers are possible signs of terrorism.
It advises every household to develop an emergency plan and put together an emergency kit including a torch, a battery-operated radio and a first aid kit including some latex gloves."
"Latex gloves" ... yep, we're a gonna anal probe those terrorists within an inch of their lives.. Must have a radio for all those Vera Lynn wartime songs that will dusted off for the occasion. A torch for putting under my chin to make my face look really scary to those nasty terrorists, or at least to Mrs. Gilbert next door who has been buying suspiciously large quantities of sheep poo fertiliser for her African Violets.
Oh yes John, this is EXACTLY what I want. I'm sick of being alert but not alarmed. I WANT TO BE TOTALLY PARANOID!
