Explosions In Boston!

[WDRacing]

Two explosions in Boston near the Boston Marathon finish line, many wounded several dead.

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/15/ex ... sman-says/

[frapjap]

Crazy -ish man. I didn't know anyone running, but man, what an awful thing. I bet this guy was just taking a routine photo when he got this shot:

[alms24sebring]

Just heard of this. What a crazy photo too. Still waiting to hear the cause.

[300ZXttZMAN]

I wonder if its a terror attack?

[frapjap]

Good article/photos
http://sportsmockery.com/boston-marathon-explosion

[frapjap]

I wonder if its a terror attack?

I'm flying out of Boston tomorrow. You can bet it'll take a while to get through TSA!

[300ZXttZMAN]

^ Oh yea you better get there early!

[Mr1der]

Talks of domestic terrorism have started.

Ready for Marshall law yet?

[Looneybomber]

I wonder if its a terror attack?

To qualify as a certified act of terrorism, the incident must: (1) be a violent act or an act that is dangerous to human life, property, or infrastructure;

So, unless it's an accidental gas line explosion, then yes, it's a terrorlst attack or act of terrorism. That said, many things now fall into the terrorism category and are thus punishable under the anti-terrorism laws. So what would normally get you a couple months or maybe a year in jail for domestic violence or destruction of property could now get you 30+yrs.
http://www.nbcnews.com/id/28549261/#.UWxogfK-QdY

[alms24sebring]

Preplanned times bombs

[frapjap]

Wooo. Airport is locked down due to this being an "open case" according to the police commisioner. Time to book some back up flights!

[themadscientist]

I always ask myself, who benefits from this?

[Looneybomber]

I always ask myself, who benefits from this?

It's not about who benefits, it's about person(s) upset and wanting to make others more upset than them or to punish others for whatever injustice that person(s) feels. Why try to rationalize an irrational event from an irrational person(s)? It'll make a sane person crazy.

[themadscientist]

I always ask myself, who benefits from this?

It's not about who benefits, it's about person(s) upset and wanting to make others more upset than them or to punish others for whatever injustice that person(s) feels. Why try to rationalize an irrational event from an irrational person(s)? It'll make a sane person crazy.

[Rager]

www.gawker.com has alot of coverage.

[Ace2cool]

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/04 ... the-right/

I know this isn't the politics forum, but seriously? Is there nothing that liberals won't jump onto the blame/ban game MINUTES after it happens? People died. That's all that matters. We should be mourning deaths, not playing the blame game. I mean, seriously, people. Pull your heads out of your a$$es.

[Rev_D21]

It's not about who benefits, it's about person(s) upset and wanting to make others more upset than them or to punish others for whatever injustice that person(s) feels. Why try to rationalize an irrational event from an irrational person(s)? It'll make a sane person crazy.

There is always a reason there 'b0mber'. If the ones who did it have the balls they will claim responsibility and state why. If no one does then it whoever did this is/are p******. Both are low life scum no matter what the reason though.

April 15th: Titanic sank today in 1912 as well.

[themadscientist]

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/04 ... the-right/

I know this isn't the politics forum, but seriously? Is there nothing that liberals won't jump onto the blame/ban game MINUTES after it happens? People died. That's all that matters. We should be mourning deaths, not playing the blame game. I mean, seriously, people. Pull your heads out of your a$$es.

I was in the gun store today when the story broke and the assembled "gun nuts" joked that somehow it would be tied to guns somehow. Way to deliver lefties.

[Dattebayo]

I got woken up to this around 10pm here, and all I can think is that since I work near Dulles, this is going to make things interesting for a while here...

Seriously, what can you gain from bombing a marathon?

[Looneybomber]

There is always a reason there 'b0mber'.

Never said there wasn't one, I only said don't try to rationalize whatever it is. I took TMS's statement out of context thinking was trying to figure out who benefits from it.

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Nuts. I think I checked on everyone I know within a 100 mile radius of Boston. I have a lot of friends that like to go to the marathon.
Ray- Jack's sister and his mom were both at the race but not near the blast. Talk about cutting it close.

[WDRacing]

I always ask myself, who benefits from this?

It's not about who benefits, it's about person(s) upset and wanting to make others more upset than them or to punish others for whatever injustice that person(s) feels. Why try to rationalize an irrational event from an irrational person(s)? It'll make a sane person crazy.

There is always a "who benefits" because there is always an objective. You don't have to rationalize anything in order to process this sort of information.

[frapjap]

Have a flight out of Boston today. Got through security and am having breakfast. Flights are coming and going with no apparent issue. Loads of state police, dogs, and black SUV's outside, in the parking garage, and in the lobby. Assault rifles openly displayed, similar to Heathrow. Long TSA line, lots of personnel. Took about 45-50 minutes, but lots of officers around to help expedite. More state police in the terminals, but looks like I'll be getting out of here without a problem.

HOV lane was also not open this morning.

[Looneybomber]

There is always a "who benefits" because there is always an objective. You don't have to rationalize anything in order to process this sort of information.

I wouldn't call it "benefiting". You don't really benefit from vengeance...but who knows, maybe the crazies do get something out of it?

[WDRacing]

Hmm...I see great benefits from vengeance. Maybe I'm just crazier than you are.

[300ZXttZMAN]

Have a flight out of Boston today. Got through security and am having breakfast. Flights are coming and going with no apparent issue. Loads of state police, dogs, and black SUV's outside, in the parking garage, and in the lobby. Assault rifles openly displayed, similar to Heathrow. Long TSA line, lots of personnel. Took about 45-50 minutes, but lots of officers around to help expedite. More state police in the terminals, but looks like I'll be getting out of here without a problem.

HOV lane was also not open this morning.

Very interesting. Did you see any officials in the plane?

[PapaSmurf2k3]

Hmm...I see great benefits from vengeance.

I agree.
I always hated the expression "don't sink to their level"... so what are we supposed to do, just let them do what they want with no repercussions? That's how the world descends into s***.