Ben Carson Doesn't Need the Department of Homeland Security's New Threat Alert System
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This week, the Department of Homeland Security will unveil its newest threat alert system, modified to allow for a new “intermediate terror threat” level. If you’re wondering—who cares?—you’re not alone.
I don't need "color codes" to tell me we're at war w/ ISIS. We need a leader who's ALWAYS prepared to defend America pic.twitter.com/8FhczvnUR9
— Dr. Ben Carson (@RealBenCarson) December 7, 2015
The United States has not used the “color code” system since 2011.