Government officials hinted yesterday that they were close to making a determination on the authenticity of the new Al Qaeda video tape which warns of a new attack which will dwarf 9/11. Today Drudge is reporting that the CIA and FBI have found it to be authentic.
"The streets will run with blood," and "America will mourn in silence" because they will be unable to count the number of the dead, a man claims on the video.ABC is reportedly concerned that airing the tape so close to an election will be seen as a political move by the network. On the other hand, not airing the tape could be seen as a political move as well. It all depends on whether you see the tape as helping President Bush by proving that we are still at risk of attack, or helping Mr. Kerry by showing that we are still not safe from attack.Further claims on the video: America has brought this on itself for electing George Bush who has made war on Islam by destroying the Taliban and making war on Al Qaeda.
ABCNEWS obtained the tape from a source in Waziristan, Pakistan over the weekend.
The way I see it the tape has been authenticated; show it. An actual news agency would show it. Only the propaganda arm of a political party (guess which one) would hold it back.
Note to ABC: Prove you have faith in your viewers and show the tape. Let them decide how best to protect themselves from the threat. Present the tape without the customary political commentary by the anchor. Take your job seriously and inform the people. Don't indoctrinate them -- inform them.
