C133 From United States of America, joined Jan 2005, 225 posts, RR: 0 Posted (7 years 5 months 2 weeks 4 days ago) and read 2054 times:
An article from the Toronto Globe and Mail made my local paper today. It tells how spotters tipped the world to secret CIA prisoner flights in Europe. Apologies if this has been discussed before, but I didn't find it, if so. Here's the link to the original story, dated 12/5:
DLX737200 From United States of America, joined May 2001, 1850 posts, RR: 23 Reply 1, posted (7 years 5 months 2 weeks 4 days ago) and read 2027 times:
C133 From United States of America, joined Jan 2005, 225 posts, RR: 0 Reply 2, posted (7 years 5 months 2 weeks 3 days 23 hours ago) and read 2014 times:
C133 From United States of America, joined Jan 2005, 225 posts, RR: 0 Reply 4, posted (7 years 5 months 2 weeks 3 days 17 hours ago) and read 1911 times:
Quoting ShyFlyer (Reply 3): I just searched a few minutes ago (by clicking on his name in that photo's caption) and turned up 703 pictures.
But, only one of the subject aircraft.
Fine: Tax for doing wrong. Tax: Fine for doing well.
ShyFlyer From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 5, posted (7 years 5 months 2 weeks 3 days 14 hours ago) and read 1858 times:
Quoting C133 (Reply 4): one of the subject aircraft.
I misread your post then, sorry
Quoting DLKAPA (Reply 5): I believe we have done good by exposing an operation the CIA should not be conducting, the clandestine transfering of prisoners to less-than-friendly nations.
Be that as it may, I still believe that the CIA may start paying closer attention to spotters. I really don't see the local PD changing their attitudes towards us, but that doesn't mean the CIA won't come a knockin'. Those that want to keep things secret don't like those who would shed light on their activities.
But this is really speculation. I'm certainly not going to change my spotting habits because of this article.
DLKAPA From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 6, posted (7 years 5 months 2 weeks 3 days 13 hours ago) and read 1843 times:
Quoting ShyFlyer (Reply 5): I really don't see the local PD changing their attitudes towards us, but that doesn't mean the CIA won't come a knockin'. Those that want to keep things secret don't like those who would shed light on their activities.
This is why in America we have this wonderful thing called freedom of the press. If a CIA G-man ever comes a knockin with some questions, all you simply have to do is answer every question truthfully (remember, you're doing nothing illegal), then when they leave all you have to do is send an e-mail to your local news outlet of choice describing the incident (The CIA told me to stop doing a legal activity because it hurts their interests), and let them run with it (or not) from there. If you really feel unnerved about it, contact your state representative/congressman in a nice friendly letter. You probably won't get anywhere with it, but it might make you feel better
ShyFlyer From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 7, posted (7 years 5 months 2 weeks 3 days 13 hours ago) and read 1826 times:
Quoting DLKAPA (Reply 6): then when they leave all you have to do is send an e-mail to your local news outlet of choice describing the incident
Assuming they identify themselves and they let you remember the visit
But I'm not worried. Having been in Corrections as long as I have, I have a nasty habit of always thinking "what if" and such. That, and I tend not to attract as much attention while spotting as some people, who shall remain nameless.
Quoting DLKAPA (Reply 6): If you really feel unnerved about it, contact your state representative/congressman in a nice friendly letter
Sponsor Message: 
From United States of America, joined Jan 2005, 225 posts, 
Printer friendly format 
