Security is for the Stock Market
Admittedly, I don't know very much about VIP security, but I'm thinking it is probably a bad move to disclose the Prime Minister's travel plans to a dangerous and volatile region of the world.
"The Prime Minister's Office said Thursday that no official plans or dates have been set yet for a visit to Afghanistan, but several high-ranking sources in a pair of government departments, along with Conservative Party political staff and officials involved in security operations, all confirmed that a trip is in the works."
Some turkey - probably a political staffer - has gone ahead and blabbed to a reporter the intimate details of how the PM will fly in to Afghanistan. I don't think they could have made it easier for the terrorists to plan an attack by disclosing even the type of plane and from where the PM will arrive from.
I understand there may be unbridled enthusiasm on the part of some to have the PM show his support for our troops in person, but they may very well have compromised the trip. Further, where was our newly-minted Director of Communications to convince the reporter not to run with the story?
It is understandable amateur mistakes will be made during this first few months of forming government. People expect it. But, they also expect common sense - use your head! Why on earth would staff think it is acceptable to disclose details of the PM's travel plans?
If Prime Minister Harper is looking for a few more people to fire, I have a couple of suggestions.
"The Prime Minister's Office said Thursday that no official plans or dates have been set yet for a visit to Afghanistan, but several high-ranking sources in a pair of government departments, along with Conservative Party political staff and officials involved in security operations, all confirmed that a trip is in the works."
Some turkey - probably a political staffer - has gone ahead and blabbed to a reporter the intimate details of how the PM will fly in to Afghanistan. I don't think they could have made it easier for the terrorists to plan an attack by disclosing even the type of plane and from where the PM will arrive from.
I understand there may be unbridled enthusiasm on the part of some to have the PM show his support for our troops in person, but they may very well have compromised the trip. Further, where was our newly-minted Director of Communications to convince the reporter not to run with the story?
It is understandable amateur mistakes will be made during this first few months of forming government. People expect it. But, they also expect common sense - use your head! Why on earth would staff think it is acceptable to disclose details of the PM's travel plans?
If Prime Minister Harper is looking for a few more people to fire, I have a couple of suggestions.
posted by Jason at 10:15 AM
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Leaks can be a killer for a government. I mean take a look at the Alberta Government right now, they have leaks every day and I think it makes them look a bit disorganized. In Harper's case, I assume the best thing to do is what you said, can 'em.
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