State Department Issues a Meaningless Travel Alert for Europe

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This past Sunday the State Department put out a five paragraph warning to travelers who may be casting a traveling eye towards our European neighbors across the pond. Light on details, the missive states that, "Current information suggests that al-Qa’ida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks." In the "meatiest" paragraph, the State Department warns

 "Terrorists may elect to use a variety of means and weapons and target both official and private interests.  U.S. citizens are reminded of the potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems and other tourist infrastructure.  Terrorists have targeted and attacked subway and rail systems, as well as aviation and maritime services.  U.S. citizens should take every precaution to be aware of their surroundings and to adopt appropriate safety measures to protect themselves when traveling."