Boston Marathon explosions.

[Shreddhead]

Its still early, and the extent of the damage is unknown. But my thoughts and prayers go out to all those involved.

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/15/17764747-2-explosions-rock-finish-of-boston-marathon-widespread-injuries-reported?lite

[ObiWanFan4life]

My sympathies go to the victims:(

[LH]

That's horrible... I pray that everyone will be alright. :tsad:

[Donatello19]

God, what is wrong with people...I'm watching this on the news as I type, what a shame...I'll pray for these innocent victims.

[Raph's Girl]

28 injured, 2 - 3 dead and another explosion/fire in the mechanical room at the JFK library. :ohwell:

[Shreddhead]

^ just heard about the third explosion. As of now there are no casualties reported from the library explosion, But all the facts are still streaming in.

[LH]

28 injured, 2 - 3 dead and another explosion/fire in the mechanical room at the JFK library. :ohwell:

Horrible...

Thank goodness for those first responders out there. Heroes, all of them.

[Shreddhead]

Lots of the witnesses and runners stopped to help apply tourniquets and minor first aid. Not to mention all those who rushed to the hospital to give blood. Heroes, every last one.

[Kunoichi_Haruko]

Holy sh*t man that's terrible! My thoughts are with the victims and their families.

[STORMSHADOW__210]

Horrible news,My sister and i race downtown chicago every year in the 3 k marathons.Hearts and thoughs going on to Boston today.

[Shreddhead]

News just coming in, the library incident seems to be an unrelated fire. Seems the Saudi nationalists are the number one suspects as of now.

[zak_the_neutrino]

This world is one sick messed up place. My sorrow goes out to the families in this time of tragedy :(

[ObiWanFan4life]

News just coming in, the library incident seems to be an unrelated fire. Seems the Saudi nationalists are the number one suspects as of now.

It never ends:tsad:

[D-Nizzy]

Sad day. It's truly horrible the amount of contempt that some humans can feel for their brothers and sisters.

[FlogginMcMurryZombiePizza]

Why would nationalists blow up the finish line of a marathon? I would think they would go for something bigger or higher profile...

At any rate I only just heard about the 3rd explosion from a post on my News Feed on FB.
I was out, finally getting something to eat so I'm not sure what the further developments are.
Unbelievable... I'm hoping there aren't more causalities who haven't been announced yet...

[Shreddhead]

12 confirmed casualties and over 100 injured. Boston police also confirm that a suspect is being held In the hospital with shrapnel wounds.
http://fansided.com/2013/04/15/boston-marathon-explosion-suspect-identified-being-guarded-in-hospital/

[Icebot]

Just awful. That's all I have to say.

My prayers go out to those in Boston.

[Shreddhead]

Why would nationalists blow up the finish line of a marathon? I would think they would go for something bigger or higher profile...

No idea, just reporting the developing details.

Though it is common knowledge that this is the most densely occupated spot on the marathon. The explosion also happened some time after the initial finishers, ensuring a larger number of people close by when the bombs went off

[BubblyShell22]

Yeah, just heard about this. Such a horrible thing to happen. As I saw video of the explosions, I immediately thought about the September 11th attacks as it just seemed so similar. My thoughts go out to everyone in Boston. It's sad that you can't even enjoy a marathon anymore. I hope they catch the a**holes who did this.

[Shreddhead]

Apparently 2 more "unexploded" devices have been found

[BubblyShell22]

Just found out there are children with injuries as well. So horrible.

[Shreddhead]

One of those killed is an 8 year old child. This is an event that brings people an counties together, and is now marred by this senseless act of evil. Truly enough to make a person give up on humanity

[BubblyShell22]

Yes, I know, but at the outset of this, at least there are good people out there who took the time to help others such as the first responders and such. They are truly heroes.

[Machias Banshee]

I found out at the end of the day from my deskmate that something had happened. I didn't realize how BAD it was until I got into the car and heard the coverage on Howie Carr. My god... bombs full of ball bearings, amputations everywhere... and then the JFK Library explosion...

THEN the Boston Commuters came from the south, driving like their asses were on fire. I've never seen so many close calls on the turnpike. People were driving like their lives depended on it. Monday commute isn't usually bad, but it was so chaotic.

It's only an hour from here... that scares the hell out of me.

[BubblyShell22]

Wow. Didn't know you were so close, Machi. That's scary for sure. Hell, I'm not even there, and I'm scared about this.

[ZariusTwo]

Sorry to hear about this guys, I hope they throw the book at that suspect they supposedly have. Senselessness. Ironicly the fears the city had in 2007 during the Mooninite scare have now come to pass, but at least the siutation didnt escalate with the other devices going off.

[Shreddhead]

^youre absolutely correct. As sad as it sounds, And as easy as it sounds for me to say this(not being there) the bombs that went off could have been much much worse. Hopefully everyone who was involved gets the propped medical attention and the worst of this is now behind us.

[Donatello19]

God what has this world come to...what the heck do these idiotic low lives get out of killing innocent people? #prayforboston

[Brodie]

THEN the Boston Commuters came from the south, driving like their asses were on fire. I've never seen so many close calls on the turnpike. People were driving like their lives depended on it. Monday commute isn't usually bad, but it was so chaotic.

It's only an hour from here... that scares the hell out of me.

Ditto. A slew of my work friends were coming back today from a weekend in Boston to see a Red Sox game. They were stopped on the T right before Copley and evacuated. They said it had never been so incredibly difficult to get out of Boston, for obvious reasons. Seems like people are assuming there's more to come.

The real ridiculous thing is that people are freaking out about requests for cell use to be at a minimum, and shutting down towers in/around Boston (to curb the chance of remote detonations). I get the need to contact people, and needing to check in, but to the extent that people so far from Boston-proper are getting miffed? Its ridiculous. Its not like its getting done for no good reason.

[Katie]

Pretty cowardly act. My money is on a domestic terrorist.

[plastroncafe]

Busy day.

I don't usually go to work on Patriots' Day, because doing so means crossing the Marathon route and having to deal with Red Sox traffic. It's just not worth it to have to deal with that many people.

Today I'd have stayed home anyways because I've a pretty spectacular headcold.

I'm with the President in that I very much hope that when we find the people responsible for the bombing that we bring down the full weight of Justice upon them.

Attack Boston on the very day the fighting at Lexington Green began? Oh I don't think so.

[Machias Banshee]

Attack Boston on the very day the fighting at Lexington Green began? Oh I don't think so.

Ya know, I was thinking that...

Why would you Ever do something against Boston? If you thought New Yorkers were scary, you haven't dealt with a crowd of Bruins Fans and Dropkick Murphy roadies..

[Half Sh3ll Hero]

Pretty cowardly act. My money is on a domestic terrorist.

To be honest I wouldn't be shocked if he was a domestic terrorist with military training....

[plastroncafe]

Ya know, I was thinking that...

Why would you Ever do something against Boston? If you thought New Yorkers were scary, you haven't dealt with a crowd of Bruins Fans and Dropkick Murphy roadies..

I won't be the slightest bit surprised that when the eventual trials start going, because we are going to find the #$@% that did this, that a chant of "Yankees Suck!" will start somewhere in the court room.

As for me, I'm going to mark the occasion the way the Brits did after their bus bombing: With Tea.

With the slight exception that I'll be tossing mine into the harbor.

[Vivi]

This is a terrible, terrible thing, I'm sorry to hear that it happened at all, and I hope that everyone is okay. It sounds like they are already talking to a 'person of interest' over it, and hope the person/people responsible are dealt with accordingly.

[The Boston Ninja Turtle]

Boston guy here, rough day indeed, sucks seeing my home town like this its almost like you dont believe it could ever happen near you

[TheCanadiandrome]

my condollences to those affected by this tragedy! :( :(

and may the b@stards responsible rot in prison for this!

[Blossombrooks]

Everyone affected by this horrific tragedy is in my thoughts. I can't get over the senselessness of it, it's beyond comprehension. :(

[Original TMNT Cartoon Fan]

Reminds of the Atlanta bomb.

[Jay $tarkiller]

Damn this struck me, while I was driving to work. My thoughts & prayers are with the people in Boston. I immediately checked up on my buddy who lives in Boston via facebook. Thank god he & his family are safe & sound. May the cowards, who performed this cruel & gutless act, rotten in hell forever:x:x:x

[the fixer]

Just terrible...
Our thoughts and prayers go to the victims, their families and all Bostonians.

[BubblyShell22]

I was worried that my cousin was in the marathon as she's ran it before, but luckily she wasn't there. Still, this is pretty scary sh*t and I hope that the people or person who did this is brought to justice.

[Jephael]

Dear God, what a tragedy! I just saw a picture of a young lady who was identified as one of the innocent people who perished in the explosion and from the description she just as easily could've been one of my cousins or a good friend. The thought of something like this happening to someone I love makes me feel so sorry for the victims and their loved ones!

[BubblyShell22]

Found out info about two more victims. One was twenty-nine, and the third was a grad student at Boston University.

[Shreddhead]

Very sad reading about the info on the two new victims.

Maybe this can give people some hope:
Among the many heroes that helped during these caotic events, the story of one brave man is told here: http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/04/16/cowboy-hat-wearing-man-helping-boston-bombing-victims-is-father-of-fallen-soldier-peace-activist-heres-his-story/

Seen pictured here: Warning, this image is graphic.
http://www.theblaze.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/carols-helps_2-620x396.jpg
Here the cowboy hat wearing citizen pinches off a wounded man's artery while the injured it transported.
Its a truly remarkable story, and I urge you all to read it.

[Katie]

Just saw a news report that they found Ricin in a DC mailroom. Sounds like more than just some bombs going on here

[Shreddhead]

Just saw a news report that they found Ricin in a DC mailroom. Sounds like more than just some bombs going on here

Ubelievable, here's a link with some more info:
http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/16/us/tainted-letter-intercepted/index.html

Though I don't necessarily think the two are related. (but what do i know)

[TheCanadiandrome]

After seein a picture of that little innocent boy that died on TV today, the b@stards that did this must pay for their sins!

[BubblyShell22]

It was sad to see the picture Martin drew last year. It made me tear up to think that he was the victim of a senseless and cowardly attack. The a**holes who did this should be given the death penalty.

[Shreddhead]

The bombs used were pressure cookers filled with shrapnel, the intent being to maim.
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/17/us/officials-investigate-boston-explosions.html?hp&_r=1&

The pressure cookers were filled with nails, ball bearings and black powder, and the devices were triggered by “kitchen-type” egg timers, one official said.

Seems more and more likely that this dispicable act was executed by one or two deranged individuals, not a terrorist organization.

[TheCanadiandrome]

They could've had ties to any terrorism group though, hopefully something comes about

[Katie]

If it was a terror organization they'd be jumping up and down claiming responsibility. Instead we have one that said they didn't do it but good on whoever did.

This was an individual.

Also, more Ricin in DC. Found it in letters to the President and additional congress members.

Looks kinda like the Ricin is tied to the gun vote they just did. Maybe a anti government sort of person. In both the bomb and the ricin.

[zodiac brave]

this is horrifying and saddening. it's also (obviously) incredibly immature, arrogant and thoughtless. if it is a domestic terror attack from someone angry about gun control or "government meddling", what the hell is going to be accomplished. for one, things like this have a history of steeling resolve and bringing people together. secondly, what do you gain from fncking up the country you "wish to preserve". it's like "if i can't have this country my way, i'll blow some sh!t up!". how the hell does that get you what you want?? jesus!

man, my thoughts go out to everyone affected by this...

[ObiWanFan4life]

Good news. In Boston, police identified a possible suspect
http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/17/us/boston-blasts/index.html

[Mona_Lisa]

If it was a terror organization they'd be jumping up and down claiming responsibility. Instead we have one that said they didn't do it but good on whoever did.

This was an individual.



You are probably right, but I hope you are wrong.... Somehow I would feel a tiny bit better to believe it was an overseas nutjob terrorest group.

[Shreddhead]

You are probably right, but I hope you are wrong.... Somehow I would feel a tiny bit better to believe it was an overseas nutjob terrorest group.

not me... I dont need another War On Terror

[TheCanadiandrome]

If it was a terror organization they'd be jumping up and down claiming responsibility. Instead we have one that said they didn't do it but good on whoever did.

This was an individual.



hopefully you're right

Good news. In Boston, police identified a possible suspect
http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/17/us/boston-blasts/index.html

this is good news

[Shreddhead]

Good news. In Boston, police identified a possible suspect
http://www.cnn.com/2013/04/17/us/boston-blasts/index.html

Here you can see a large number of detailed photos of possible suspects, including the White hate wearing individual discussed in the above link. Him especially you can see with a backpack on and is then pictured without the backpack.

http://imgur.com/a/sUrnA/noscript

[TheCanadiandrome]

Well I don't wanna jump to conclusion til there's something concrete

[Shreddhead]

Well I don't wanna jump to conclusion til there's something concrete

Very true. Everyone detailed on that site could be completely innocent. Hopefully those detailed by reports like this will come out and profess their innocence in order to narrow the field of suspects.

[BubblyShell22]

I believe it may be one or more individuals who did this, but I doubt it's a terrorist group because, as Katie said, they'd be claiming responsibility and bragging about it. I just want to know not only who did this but WHY they would do such a thing.

As for the Ricin, they say it isn't related to the bombings, but to me, it seems like too much of a coincidence such as how Anthrax was sent to people after Sept. 11.

[Shreddhead]

As for the Ricin, they say it isn't related to the bombings, but to me, it seems like too much of a coincidence such as how Anthrax was sent to people after Sept. 11.

From the reports that ive seen, it appears the ricin was sent by some nutjob opposed to any sort of gun reform (On a side note, I am unbelievably disappointed that the background check reform was shot down in the senate yesterday because a few senators think preserving their image/jobs is more important than preserving American lives-but thats another subject all together). Identical notes were found in each letter that said "To see a wrong and not expose it, is to become a silent partner to its continuance." Both were signed, "I am KC and I approve this message."

[Machias Banshee]

There are some Very strange things being discussed about the Saudi national that they'd mentioned a few days back...

...NOW they're saying that his student visa has Just been revoked and he now may be deported on “security and related grounds.”

What the heck is going on? Is he a suspect or not?

[plastroncafe]

I guess that all depends on who's saying what.
If it's not the FBI directly, then I'd take any news with a grain of salt. Especially given the crap CNN pulled yesterday.

[Shreddhead]

Paul Kevin Curtis has been arrested in connection with the Ricin letters:
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/17/17794663-feds-arrest-suspect-in-ricin-positive-letters-sent-to-obama-senator?lite

[BubblyShell22]

And now they have two suspects for the Boston bombings. Here's the link to the story:

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/suspects-identified-in-boston-bombing-slideshow/

[Voltron]

New insanity happening at MIT. There's at least one confirmed death and a report of a second death so far, both officers. There's also reports of bombs and gunshots over a nice sized chunk of the area, including bomb scares at Harvard and Children's Hospital. Authorities have one suspect in custody.

Let's hope that this can get neutralized without anyone else getting hurt.

[Shreddhead]

One suspect dead, the other is still on the loose!
http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/04/19/17817173-one-boston-marathon-suspect-dead-another-still-on-run-officials-say?lite

Law enforcement officials said the volatile sequence of events began just before 11 p.m., when the suspects approached a police officer from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and shot him in the head.
The two then stole the officer’s cruiser, robbed a nearby 7-Eleven, carjacked a Mercedes SUV and briefly kidnapped the driver, the sources said. The suspects threw explosives out the window during the chase that followed, they said.

Words cannot describe....

[Shreddhead]

Video of the firefight:
http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nbc-news/51592958/#51592958

[Shreddhead]

The suspects appear to be brothers from Chechnya. ALL of Boston is now currently under lockdown according to the latest press conference.

[Raven]

Sounds like things are heating up, one of the suspects has been killed and the other one is on the run. All I want to know is why some one would do this?

[Shreddhead]

Sounds like things are heating up, one of the suspects has been killed and the other one is on the run. All I want to know is why some one would do this?

The older brother was an engineering student at Bunker Hill community college, which may explain their proficiency at bomb making. The younger brother apparently posted something on his facebook to the effect of "I have no American friends, I do not understand them".

Never thought I'd see the day when an entire city the size of Boston was put on lockdown.

Correction: Older brother posted the social media blurb i mentioned before.

[Shreddhead]

Suspects' names have just been released: Tamerlan Tsarnaev (DEAD) and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev (Armed and Dangerous).

Just in: Looks as if the younger brother may have hit/drove over the other brother during his getaway.

[plastroncafe]

Work is closed, the T's shut down, and the City of Boston has told us not to leave our homes.

Hell of a thing to wake up to.

[BubblyShell22]

Watching coverage right now. They had a girl who went to school with the brother on the loose right now, and she said she never thought this would happen with him. He seemed so nice. Let's hope they catch him. I also heard there's a third suspect they're looking for as well.

[Shreddhead]

Watching coverage right now. They had a girl who went to school with the brother on the loose right now, and she said she never thought this would happen with him. He seemed so nice. Let's hope they catch him. I also heard there's a third suspect they're looking for as well.

Two individuals from his Massachusetts home have been taken into custody. Could just be relatives and the police are playing it safe though.

[BubblyShell22]

Mom just read on Yahoo that the uncle of the two boys said that the one deserved to die and that what they did was barbaric.

[plastroncafe]

Two individuals from his Massachusetts home have been taken into custody. Could just be relatives and the police are playing it safe though.

It's probably protective custody.
I'm willing to bet a good chunk of the reason we're still under Lock Down is to keep the city from taking up arms and attempting to dole out vigilante justice.

Smart idea, really.
If that's what's actually happening.

[Shreddhead]

It's probably protective custody.
I'm willing to bet a good chunk of the reason we're still under Lock Down is to keep the city from taking up arms and attempting to dole out vigilante justice.

Smart idea, really.
If that's what's actually happening.

Plus they have still been finding explosive devises scattered around, most likely having been thrown from the moving car during the chase. I think the Police have been doing a magnificent job so far. Glad to see what my tax dollars pay for.

[BubblyShell22]

The police are doing an excellent job. Just saw footage of one of the uncles telling the younger brother to turn himself in and that he has brought shame on the family. Also saw footage of an aunt who claims the boys were framed. Yeah, right.

[Shreddhead]

The police are doing an excellent job. Just saw footage of one of the uncles telling the younger brother to turn himself in and that he has brought shame on the family. Also saw footage of an aunt who claims the boys were framed. Yeah, right.

It must be hard to admit to yourself that any family member is capable of something like this, especially since the aunt in Canada and father in Russia don't seem to be completely informed of all of the events hat occurred today.

The elder brother also made a 6 month trip to Russia last year where it is believed he was radicalized.

Also the lockdown has been lifted and Bostonians are now free to go about their daily routine.

[plastroncafe]

Let's not forget that the entire family are refugees from a civil war. That'll give anyone a more than healthy distrust of government, or those in power.

[Shreddhead]

Shots just fired, police using gas on a cornered suspect. This could very well be him.

[Machias Banshee]

Jeezum... watching the news right now, the suspect's holed himself up inside a winterized boat. The place is Completely surrounded by cops ten ways from Tuesday. There's been rains of gunfire and explosions within the past hour or two. They may well finish this whole thing Tonight.


Update: as of 8:43pm - Suspect in Custody!!!

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[Jester]

Not to be a nay-sayer or conspiracy theorist, but are we even sure these two are the right people...I mean, if I were a foreign national falsely accused of this I might just panic and do anything to make my escape.

With all the media hyperbole and preemptive release of unsoursed information, this just seems too easy.

[Shreddhead]

They have the live suspect in custody!!!!!! Way to go boys in blue!!!

[Shreddhead]

Not to be a nay-sayer or conspiracy theorist, but are we even sure these two are the right people...I mean, if I were a foreign national falsely accused of this I might just panic and do anything to make my escape.

With all the media hyperbole and preemptive release of unsoursed information, this just seems too easy.

Engaging in a firefight with police = guilty. Now the question is if there are others involved

[BubblyShell22]

Not to be a nay-sayer or conspiracy theorist, but are we even sure these two are the right people...I mean, if I were a foreign national falsely accused of this I might just panic and do anything to make my escape.

With all the media hyperbole and preemptive release of unsoursed information, this just seems too easy.

Considering that they had video of these guys walking through a crowd with backpacks, I'd say it's pretty clear these are the suspects. At least this has all come to an end.

[Shreddhead]

A very sad, and VERY disturbing photo:
http://cbsnewyork.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/boylston-street-on-boston-marathon-day-showing-suspect-2-child-victim-backpack1.jpg?w=300

[BubblyShell22]

Yep, that is disturbing and something I saw on TV. But at least the a**hole is now captured and can't hurt anyone anymore. Hopefully we'll get answers as to why he and his brother committed these atrocities.

[TheCanadiandrome]

That's the boy who died? And yeah echoed sentiments Bubbly

[Shreddhead]

That's the boy who died? And yeah echoed sentiments Bubbly

Yes, that's Martin. And that's suspect number two and his alleged backpack

[TheCanadiandrome]

F*ck! I see pics of that kid it makes me sad! :( :cry:

God that b@stard is going to pay! If he doesn't get death penalty, someone better kill his ass in jail :x

[BubblyShell22]

Well, if they were to go for the death penalty, it would have to be moved out of Massachusetts as they don't have the death penalty there. But I do hope he gets the death penalty. He deserves it for what he did. I guess he's awake now and responding by writing. Maybe we'll get answers as to why he did this.

[Shreddhead]

I can't say I'm a supporter of the death penalty. The malicious intentions of his acts were so evil, I feel like death is too good for him. I also feel as though multiple police officers were injured attempting to capture him and his brother alive, and to go ahead and kill him is almost an insult to those officers who voluntarily put their lives in danger. If they had wanted him dead, he'd be DEAD. Now this is of course only my personal opinion, and I don't want to offend anyone or start a death penalty debate.

I am just very glad to see that he was captured which actually gives us a chance to dig deeper into his intentions and hopefully flush out any more foreign or domestic influences. From what I understand, he suffered bullet wounds to the leg, and to the neck (possible suicide attempt) and because of this he is only able to respond to officers by writing.

[joefsas]

He did it cus he was brainwashed by his 'should have been killed at birth' brother! These sick ***** Never have a reason to this, only that there brainwashed with some crap that if they do then they will have wonderfull afterlife etc etc blah blah blah.
Death penaly is the easy way out for him. Torture the sick ****! Untill he'd wish he had never been born!
Makes me sick!!!

[TheCanadiandrome]

well like i said, even if there's no death penalty given, he'll get his a$$ shanked in jail! they don't take to kindly to child killers in there!

[MikeandRaph87]

I want to make sure I read this right on various reports. One of the two places he received injuries from the shootout was the neck.It has caused him to never talk again or is it just temporarily? I'd like to see the sadistic fool suffer but it would be much easier if he could talk.

[Mona_Lisa]

I wish that they would cut off each one of his toes, and then cut off each one of his fingers... Then he would have to walk himself to a firing line where they would play Russian roulette and shoot this jerk down. I want him to be tortured and tormented. I know this sounds strange for a woman to be saying these things, but I just feel like if we were harder on people like this then maybe they would live in fear of what we would do to them if they were caught. But instead of really "Punishing" criminals, most of the time we just give them free rent, free meals, free cable TV, their own recreation area, workout equipment, and so on. It is crazy. If they do send him to jail I hope the other inmates torture that man.
The more I think about it, I guess I am being cold but in all honesty I think we all agree the word "institutionalized" should not even be in our language. end of rant*

I want to make sure I read this right on various reports. One of the two places he received injuries from the shootout was the neck.It has caused him to never talk again or is it just temporarily? I'd like to see the sadistic fool suffer but it would be much easier if he could talk.

I was woundering the same thing myself, agree 100% with what you are saying....

[TheCanadiandrome]

I want to make sure I read this right on various reports. One of the two places he received injuries from the shootout was the neck.It has caused him to never talk again or is it just temporarily?

i'm not sure on that either

[Shreddhead]

I want to make sure I read this right on various reports. One of the two places he received injuries from the shootout was the neck.It has caused him to never talk again or is it just temporarily? I'd like to see the sadistic fool suffer but it would be much easier if he could talk.

It hasnt been made clear whether or not he will be able to talk in the future, the doctors themselves may not know yet. But yes, it would make things so much easier if he regained the ability to talk. Also, we don't know if he suffered the throat injury during the shootout or during a suicide attempt...


well like i said, even if there's no death penalty given, he'll get his a$$ shanked in jail! they don't take to kindly to child killers in there!

I wish that they would cut off each one of his toes, and then cut off each one of his fingers... Then he would have to walk himself to a firing line where they would play Russian roulette and shoot this jerk down. I want him to be tortured and tormented. I know this sounds strange for a woman to be saying these things, but I just feel like if we were harder on people like this then maybe they would live in fear of what we would do to them if they were caught. But instead of really "Punishing" criminals, most of the time we just give them free rent, free meals, free cable TV, their own recreation area, workout equipment, and so on. It is crazy. If they do send him to jail I hope the other inmates torture that man.
The more I think about it, I guess I am being cold but in all honesty I think we all agree the word "institutionalized" should not even be in our language. end of rant*

I was woundering the same thing myself, agree 100% with what you are saying....

Terrorists are not kept in areas that allow them contact with other inmates, no matter what institution he is held in. So don't count on "inmate justice".

And don't be too quick to judge that inhumane acts will prevent others from attempting such atrocities in the future. We, as North Americans, look at countries such as Saudi Arabia that still behead and disarm criminals as "inhumane" and "barbaric". If we adopt such cruel forms of punishment it may only strengthen the resolve of our enemies. Those that do not fear death surely do not fear what they see as extreme martyrdom...

[TheCanadiandrome]

Terrorists are not kept in areas that allow them contact with other inmates, no matter what institution he is held in. So don't count on "inmate justice".

And don't be too quick to judge that inhumane acts will prevent others from attempting such atrocities in the future. We, as North Americans, look at countries such as Saudi Arabia that still behead and disarm criminals as "inhumane" and "barbaric". If we adopt such cruel forms of punishment it may only strengthen the resolve of our enemies. Those that do not fear death surely do not fear what they see as extreme martyrdom...

meh whatever. the suspect will get his eventually no matter how it gets served

[BubblyShell22]

Yes, indeed he will. Frankly, I think he should die the way he killed those three people. Stikc him in a building and blow his a** up.

As for his wounds, he suffered the throat injury during the shootout as it was stated he had a bullet wound in his throat.

And I just heard that a terror attack was thwarted in Canada. So crazy.

[TheCanadiandrome]

And I just heard that a terror attack was thwarted in Canada. So crazy.

yes indeed. and this one had ties to Al-Qaeda! f*ckin bastards! :x

[Shreddhead]

yes indeed. and this one had ties to Al Queda! f*ckin bastards! :x

!!! do you have links?

I mean web links, not links to Al Queda ;)

[TheCanadiandrome]

!!! do you have links?

I mean web links, not links to Al-Qaeda ;)
sure do: http://news.ca.msn.com/top-stories/alleged-terror-plot-targeting-via-train-thwarted

[Shreddhead]

sure do: http://news.ca.msn.com/top-stories/alleged-terror-plot-targeting-via-train-thwarted

Thank you!


WTF!!! I just cannot wrap my head around why these groups feel these acts of violence will solve/ change anything more than strengthening the resolve of their enemies.

Way to go RCMP and the FBI and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for nipping this thing in the bud and stopping it before anyone was hurt. Good to know such devoted organizations are looking out for us.

[Mayhem]

I didn't think Massachusetts had the death penalty, so why all the talk of execution? :ohwell:

[BubblyShell22]

They don't have the death penalty, so if the government seeks it, it'll have to be in another state. I was just saying I think he should get it, that's all.

[plastroncafe]

Or he could very easily be brought up on Federal Charges which would circumvent the Commonwealth's Capital Punishment restriction.

I hope they don't do that.
I also hope he isn't tortured or beaten.

Shame on the people wishing for those outcomes.
Shame on you.

Shame on you even more if you weren't actually at the Marathon on Monday, or part of the lock down on Friday.
Go back to your bridges, trolls. That's not how Justice works in America.

[Mayhem]

Or he could very easily be brought up on Federal Charges which would circumvent the Commonwealth's Capital Punishment restriction.
That is precisely what they are doing by the looks of it.

[Shreddhead]

That is precisely what they are doing by the looks of it.

I assumed that was a given...

[BubblyShell22]

Or he could very easily be brought up on Federal Charges which would circumvent the Commonwealth's Capital Punishment restriction.

I hope they don't do that.
I also hope he isn't tortured or beaten.

Shame on the people wishing for those outcomes.
Shame on you.

Shame on you even more if you weren't actually at the Marathon on Monday, or part of the lock down on Friday.
Go back to your bridges, trolls. That's not how Justice works in America.

Oh, please, don't give me this "He's a human being and should be respected" crap. As far as I'm concerned, people who kill innocent children and others for their own selfish purposes are not human beings. He's guilty of these crimes and I don't feel that he should live in this world because of it. I feel no shame for wanting him to die as I'm an advocate of the death penalty. If you aren't, that's fine, but I'm all for it. But even if he stays in prison, he won't live long there either if other inmates have their way.

[The Stryker]

Oh, please, don't give me this "He's a human being and should be respected" crap. As far as I'm concerned, people who kill innocent children and others for their own selfish purposes are not human beings. He's guilty of these crimes and I don't feel that he should live in this world because of it. I feel no shame for wanting him to die as I'm an advocate of the death penalty. If you aren't, that's fine, but I'm all for it. But even if he stays in prison, he won't live long there either if other inmates have their way.

Right. Because they'd totally put him in GenPop. Genius.

I think is kinda disturbing how detailed some of you got with your torture ideas. You think about that sick crap much? Disgusting.

Let the guy rot in prison. No need to turn into monsters ourselves just to prove a point.

[plastroncafe]

Oh, please, don't give me this "He's a human being and should be respected" crap. As far as I'm concerned, people who kill innocent children and others for their own selfish purposes are not human beings. He's guilty of these crimes and I don't feel that he should live in this world because of it. I feel no shame for wanting him to die as I'm an advocate of the death penalty. If you aren't, that's fine, but I'm all for it. But even if he stays in prison, he won't live long there either if other inmates have their way.

The belief that some people are "less than human" is the first step towards justifying killing those that disagree with you. It's the first step towards thinking it's okay to toss a bomb into a crowd.

Do I like the guy?
No. He blew up my city. I live in Boston. I'm maybe a mile from Watertown. All those choppers you watched from the comfort of your living room? I could hear out my freakin' windows. While you were passively paying attention to this while going about your day, I was locked down in my house per order of the Boston Police Department, Homeland Security, and the FBI.

So to hell with your vigilante justice, and your juvenile ideas of how justice works.

[Shreddhead]

Right. Because they'd totally put him in GenPop. Genius.

I think is kinda disturbing how detailed some of you got with your torture ideas. You think about that sick crap much? Disgusting.

Let the guy rot in prison. No need to turn into monsters ourselves just to prove a point.

Thank you! I dont understand why people think he's just gonna be thrown in with your average criminals.

The belief that some people are "less than human" is the first step towards justifying killing those that disagree with you.
Couldnt agree more, It kind of freaks me out that somehow he wasnt read his miranda rights when he was taken in. As evil as he may be, he is still an American citizen.


Do I like the guy?
No. He blew up my city. I live in Boston. I'm maybe a mile from Watertown. All those choppers you watched from the comfort of your living room? I could hear out my freakin' windows. While you were passively paying attention to this while going about your day, I was locked down in my house per order of the Boston Police Department, Homeland Security, and the FBI.


I can only imagine how frightening/unreal that must have been. I have 2 friends who live in Watertown (one who has bullet holes in her wall from the firefight during the night) and a few more friends in the surrounding areas. My roommate and here family are from Newton which borders Watertown. Her mother's ex-coworker sadly lost both legs in the bombing. I was glued to my television set and my phone, trying to stay connected to those people I know there for almost 24 hours straight.

I know that doesn't compare to actually being there, where the fear/danger is immediate. But just don't be too quick to judge that the rest of the country was passively watching the events unfold with little sympathy towards those who were directly affected.