I once saw two police officers arresting two women for soliciting money from strangers to raise money for victims of Cannon Street Station accident. Turned out that they were indeed capitalising on the accident, according to local news reports days later. I still don't know how the police knew (the women looked like typical local fundraisers with red buckets), but good on them for taking action.
Presumably someone was suspicious and contacted the police who then tried to find out whether the organisation the women were claiming to work for was legit.
I once saw two police officers arresting two women for soliciting money from strangers to raise money for victims of Cannon Street Station accident. Turned out that they were indeed capitalising on the accident, according to local news reports days later. I still don't know how the police knew (the women looked like typical local fundraisers with red buckets), but good on them for taking action.
A part of me feels like people have alot of blind faith in people claiming to help when such tragedies occur. I saw people RTing the tweet claiming they'll donate $1.00 for every RT they receive, within maybe half an hour to an hour of the news coming out about it - I think one person I saw RT it lives in Boston. I'd like to think they'd know what the official Boston marathon twitter account is but maybe thats unfair? on a basic level, of course when something awful like this happens and you see a quick way to supposedly help (esp. if it doesn't cost anything) then you'd happily do it, without wanting to question if its genuine.
Its pretty tasteless to change the name of your facebook page just to hope to get more 'likes'. I have a facebook page/group with only 42 'likes' but I'd never do that.
Presumably someone was suspicious and contacted the police who then tried to find out whether the organisation the women were claiming to work for was legit.
I think it's fairly safe to assume that if it's a terrorist attack, it's not from any political pressure group, as the MO of a traditional terrorist group would have seen someone claim responsibility by now (there's no point causing terror if you haven't linked it to your cause in the public psyche!).
This sounds like something more of retribution attack rather than something to highlight a campaign.
Federal investigators have been removing items from a house they're searching in Boston, the owner being a 'Abdul Rahman Ali Alharbi', who is the same man under guard at the hospital. Looks like they may have a lead.
Federal investigators have been removing items from a house they're searching in Boston, the owner being a 'Abdul Rahman Ali Alharbi', who is the same man under guard at the hospital. Looks like they may have a lead.
I think it's fairly safe to assume that if it's a terrorist attack, it's not from any political pressure group, as the MO of a traditional terrorist group would have seen someone claim responsibility by now (there's no point causing terror if you haven't linked it to your cause in the public psyche!).
This sounds like something more of retribution attack rather than something to highlight a campaign.
It does sound like a McVeigh or Unabomber character. But then we thought that about those Toulouse shootings and that turned out to be an Islamist sympathiser.
Federal investigators have been removing items from a house they're searching in Boston, the owner being a 'Abdul Rahman Ali Alharbi', who is the same man under guard at the hospital. Looks like they may have a lead.
I know it's Fox news but they are reporting the same.
Also, any reports of Muslims "celebrating" in the streets of the Middle East at the attacks?
Yes, saw those.
One possibility is that it was someone there up to no good. Perhaps related to the explosions. Or it could've been someone who was watching the marathon from a good vantage point. Or someone with a bit of garden on his roof, enjoying the sunshine. Or...who knows?
We all want instant answers these days. The police need to do some investigating first.
I always think it's better to stick with CNN or BBC. They'll release information, if and only if, it is confirmed to be true. Too many media establishments speculate before they know the facts 100%.
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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/pakistan-taliban-deny-involvement-with-boston-explosions-8574759.html
Presumably someone was suspicious and contacted the police who then tried to find out whether the organisation the women were claiming to work for was legit.
A part of me feels like people have alot of blind faith in people claiming to help when such tragedies occur. I saw people RTing the tweet claiming they'll donate $1.00 for every RT they receive, within maybe half an hour to an hour of the news coming out about it - I think one person I saw RT it lives in Boston. I'd like to think they'd know what the official Boston marathon twitter account is but maybe thats unfair? on a basic level, of course when something awful like this happens and you see a quick way to supposedly help (esp. if it doesn't cost anything) then you'd happily do it, without wanting to question if its genuine.
Its pretty tasteless to change the name of your facebook page just to hope to get more 'likes'. I have a facebook page/group with only 42 'likes' but I'd never do that.
Ah, that makes sense. Thanks.
I think it's fairly safe to assume that if it's a terrorist attack, it's not from any political pressure group, as the MO of a traditional terrorist group would have seen someone claim responsibility by now (there's no point causing terror if you haven't linked it to your cause in the public psyche!).
This sounds like something more of retribution attack rather than something to highlight a campaign.
Where did you get that info from?
It's appeared on a few websites, including Fox News,
Here's our full coverage of the #BostonMarathon explosions, available to all readers. http://b.globe.com/1701xZs
I know it's Fox news but they are reporting the same.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/16/explosion-reported-near-finish-line-boston-marathon-spokesman-says/
I have been trying to stay away from these images and I don't think I'm the only one.
I would never normally call for a ban but this is sick and some people seem to thrive on others misery in these forums.
sorry...wouldn't trust fox news at all
Yes, saw those.
One possibility is that it was someone there up to no good. Perhaps related to the explosions. Or it could've been someone who was watching the marathon from a good vantage point. Or someone with a bit of garden on his roof, enjoying the sunshine. Or...who knows?
We all want instant answers these days. The police need to do some investigating first.
I always think it's better to stick with CNN or BBC. They'll release information, if and only if, it is confirmed to be true. Too many media establishments speculate before they know the facts 100%.
The BBC is also reporting that Boston police have issued a search warrant for the house in the Revere district.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22162884
Thank you.
I generally wait until the BBC or even SKY report items as Fox news has a sensationalist agenda
Indeed. And I don't doubt they'll be positively foaming at the mouth that the suspect has a "foreign" sounding name..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1hM7Ura6Q4w
It is reporting that early indications suggest a domestic attack
http://bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/04/16/boston-marathon-bombings-raise-speculation-about-home-grown-terrorism/okWEmSPikYzYn4PMxEi1eN/story.html