FBI asks pilots of crop dusters to watch out

[icymist]

Tuesday, November 23, 2004

FBI asks pilots of crop dusters to watch out
Attack is possible, authorities say

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

PORTLAND -- Federal authorities are asking crop duster pilots across Oregon to keep a sharp eye out for anything out of the ordinary.

Authorities think al-Qaida may be interested in using small planes to launch a biological or chemical attack in the United States.

"We have an interest in what we believe the bad guys have an interest in, and we believe the bad guys still have an interest in aircraft," said Robert Jordan, the FBI's top agent in Oregon. "And agricultural aircraft has the unique ability to aerate chemicals and spread them over an area, and that has some ominous consequences, depending on who is being sprayed."

Oregon crop duster pilots say they are getting used to stepped-up scrutiny from federal law enforcement officials, who first began asking about the planes immediately after the 2001 terrorist attacks.

Wayne Seitz, who runs a crop dusting business in Heppner, said the FBI dropped in last month to see how things were going, and that for him, it is reassuring to know that the FBI is checking up on businesses.

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http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/200773_cropdusters23.html

[One_Life_To_Give]

1. 3yrs running

Ever since 9/11 they have been warning about this. Guess the paper decided we need to be reminded again. Since this is not news.

[frylock]

2. and that has some ominous consequences, depending on who is being sprayed

?!? :wtf:

[wtmusic]

3. 'The bad guys'

anyone who does kneel before US military might

[Zorra]

4. *FEAR*Are we being*FEAR* crap dusted by the FBI*FEAR*

[Javaman]

6. Well, it is the holiday's again.

[yellowcanine]

5. Oh this is a good idea - get people worked up about crop duster

airplanes and how long before some yahoo takes a pot shot at an AgCat with his deer rifle? "Duh - err - I thought it was one of dem terra-ists."

[jeanarrett]

7. Yeah, except there's been one missing

since November 8, 2004. Stolen in Mexico? Still has not been found.

www.michellemalkin.com

[shance]

8. Oregon - that's convenient. Remember Farenheit 9-11 when they showed

how there was ONE ranger/patrol security for the entire coastline of Oregon?

How convenient that the FBI/Administration would point to Oregon of all places. I mean everyone knows its "the" metropolis of important international business transactions and of course that must be why it is such a targeted spot. I mean LA is nothing compared to Oregon. Makes total sense to me.