I know that I'm safe! If terrorists come to Australia they'll target Melbourne or Sydney!

With regards to the article it is certainly thought-provoking. If the counter-terrorism methods currently used in airports and the like are outmoded, then there is the argument that they could be relaxed. The issue is that terrorists can then fall back on these 'outdated' methods.

Of course the American government doesn't want to alarm people. If there was mass panic then it would make it easier for terrorists to get things done. Hysteria is always a bad idea. You understand I hope that I'm not advocating secrecy, but I can see the point behind this.

On another point, it certainly makes me wonder why the American government employs him as an adviser, and given that he has been correct on a number of occaisions, then proceeds to ignore him. Typical of many governments true, but not particularly confidence inspiring is it?

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He did a test for Congress recently putting an empty briefcase in 5 major spots in 5 US cities and not one person called 911 or sought a policeman to check it out. In fact, in Chicago - someone tried to steal it! In Israel an unattended bag or package would be reported in seconds with a citizen shouting 'Unattended Bag' and the area cleared slowly, calmly and immediately by the people themselves. Unfortunately, we haven't hurt enough yet for us to be that concerned....
I find this particularly disturbing. If a suspicious briefcase is unnoticed that is definitely a concern. There is no mention of how long the test was run but still you'd expect someone to notice.

With regards to where is at risk. I'd say any major city in the US, also many Europen Capitals would be a risk. Disneyland again would be high-profile and high density. In terms of method, I don't know that much about weapons and explosives to tell.

I know one thing though... it will be massive, and it will come as a surprise to the majority of the population.