[lacrew]

I’m just a little curious...

Aren’t there certain times of day when the streets of mid-town Manhattan are more crowded than the marathon crowds? Couldn’t a bomber just target these ‘non-event’ crowds that happen every day?

Or wait for a blockbuster movie to come out, complete with its large outdoor lines.

Or, of course, bomb the inside of a theater, crowded elevator, crowded nightclub, outdoor concert, or any number of less ‘official’ venues?

Would unconstitutional searches at only some events really prevent terrorism?

[rockrr]

Now you’ve gone and ruined all their plans!

(/sarc for the absurdity of it all)

[cgbg]

Wasn’t it Japan that had a subway bombing incident?

Those are the most terrifying and can only be prevented with massive disruptive security measures.

The irony of all these proposed urban security plans to humiliate the public is that they conflict with our “leaders” attempts to convince people to move back into cities.

A rural America is a vital America.

[PghBaldy]

Good point. Here’s another: this is nothing in the constitution that precludes searches, just “unreasonable” ones.

[Gandalf_The_Gray]

Or, of course, bomb the inside of a theater, crowded elevator, crowded nightclub, outdoor concert, or any number of less ‘official’ venues?

I seriously doubt you'd ability to bring a medium sized package (shoe box?) into any of your chosen venues without an inspection in detail. Maybe an elevator but that brings up the question of your escape route.

Regards,
GtG