I just watched a talking head of a major TV network pose the same question to a former intelligence operative. And his answer was to improve the capabilities of law enforcement in terms of intelligence gathering, as well as weaponry.
Mr. Ex-Intelligence Operative then (correctly) pointed-out that French LEOs were horribly out-gunned during the opening salvos of the Paris attacks. Obviously, there is room for weaponry upgrades, as far as French LEOs are concerned.
He further suggested that, in view of the apparent total failure of the French anti-terror intelligence network to detect the attacks, there might be a need to expand further the scope of anti-terror surveillance.
Ms. TV Talking Head immediately shot down the second suggestion. She (also correctly) pointed out that the civil rights degradation tolerance of the French public may have already reached its saturation point with the current level of anti-terror surveillance. Any further expansion of the same will be interpreted as a direct assault on civil liberties, and will surely be met with popular resistance.
A series of back-and-forth exchange of opinions between the two then ensued.
As they continue to slice-and-dice the issue, however, it dawned on me that they appear to be subtly side-stepping the most obvious solution... Arm the citizenry!
Take a cue from the Israelis. They have been dealing with this problem for the last 40 years or so.
Take a close look at the above picture... close your eyes... and imagine...
Could a Paris-style Wolf Pack terror attack gain much ground under such scenario?
I don't think so...
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