1. Why did FBI agents and police raid several New York City apartments this week?

2. What warning have counterterrorism officials given police departments around the country?

3. What signs have the FBI and Homeland Security asked police to look for in their warning issued Monday?

4. Why do you think this warning to police was not intended for the public?

5. How did NY Senator Chuck Schumer describe the raids?

6. Two U.S. intelligence officials, who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case publicly, gave their view of the raids and possible danger off the record. Although no evidence was found that would indicate a terrorist attack was imminent, how did one of the officials characterize the threat?

7. a) Do you think the work of counterterrorism experts should be made public? Explain your answer.
b) How do you think the information on the type of surveillance and investigations counterterrorism experts conduct affects terrorists plotting attacks in the U.S.? Explain your answer.