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WASHINGTON, D.C., USA

General Robinson's patriotism and fanatic view of the United States constant terrorist threat was justified once again after getting a text message:

"Hostile Carrier Pigeons, AM 58 Fight, today"

No need for verification.

He was excited. Went directly to the President. The President saw the General urgency look to speak to him in private and asked the assistant he was talking to to leave the room right away.

The General just handed over his cellullar phone, the President read the text message and asked:

"How many AM Flights have gone down in the middle of the ocean up until today?"

"None Mr. President" the General responded.

"Method?" he asked. He loved this president, direct questions, direct answers.

"Engine failure, remote, level four intensity, immediate response" the President thought about it for a few seconds.

"Time?" another direct question. He almost had the required yes.

"If you allow me Mr. President ... I would like to wait for three hours before initiating countdown" Robinson was looking at his watch, the President did the same.

"Casualties?" now the President looked worried.

"One hundred and fifty three including crew members" the President asked the question that would make him take the decision:

"Casualties if these pigeon's message was delivered?"

Robinson knew exactly how many people would die if the bomb exploded at Japan's airport and surrounding areas.

"According to the projected time of arrival at its destination sir, we are talking between twenty five hundred to thirty five hundred" Robinson was excited, he could not hide it. He was going to have an opportunity to actually try the "Disabler" for the first time or a real subject.

"Proceed, be discreet, and make sure you are the one who pushes the button" the President said, turned his back to the General and walked towards Senator Roberts who greeted him as he approached him.

Robinson dialed a number from his cell phone and said:

"Johnson, prepare the Disabler, we are going to test it today" he said smiling.

"Sir, Yes Sir" Johnson was as patriot as he was and hecould tell he was just as excited as he was. If he was not at the White House hewould be jumping up and down. J=

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