[VRWCmember]

It probably wouldn't be a good idea to be an arab-looking subway passenger carrying a briefcase or backpack this afternoon.

[Do not dub me shapka broham]

"We can't characterize the threat from having come from a particular ethnic group."

You have to give Bloomberg credit, he's very good at making imbecilic statements.

[NautiNurse]

Bloomberg is attending an event for Ramadan tonight. hmmmm...

[glock rocks]

It probably wouldn't be a good idea to be an arab-looking subway passenger carrying a briefcase or backpack this afternoon.

Since NYPD is involved, I tend to agree with you. Were TSA on the case, grannie would best leave her knitting bag home.

[hershey]

But searches will be 'ramdom', so maybe if you're Arab looking with a backpack or suitcase with wires sticking out of it, you'll be waved on by. Let's hope victims' families sue the city to the max if an explosion occurs, people die, and the searches were less than sensible. The only thing the govt. understands is a hit in the pocketbook.

[R. Scott]

It probably wouldn't be a good idea to be an arab-looking subway passenger carrying a briefcase or backpack this afternoon.

Particularly if you accidentally leave your backpack under the seat.