I don't think Palestinian kidnappers have made such lofty demands in the past. They know we will not release all muslim prisoners in U.S. jails. This is so distressing. I don't think this is a Palestinian group. It sounds more AQ-related.
Survey shows broad evacuation from DC likely in terror attack
August 23, 2006 12:29 PM
DAVIS, W.Va.
A new West Virginia University survey shows that people who live in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle, Maryland and Virginia are highly likely to flee a terrorist attack.
And the survey of 800 suburban Washington, DC residents shows many believe an attack is likely. WVU Assistant Professor Brian Gerber told public safety officials from around the region today that the vast majority plan to drive out of the area to locations all across the country.
West Virginia officials fear many would at least pass through the Eastern Panhandle -- clogging roads and stressing services. Gerber says the survey confirms that any exodus would be chaotic.
State Military Affairs and Public Safety Secretary James Spears says the survey underscores the need for regional planning. The Washington, DC-Baltimore area has six to seven million people and Spears says everyone needs to consider where they go if there is an attack.
Officials from federal agencies, West Virginia, the District of Columbia and several surrounding states are participating in the two-day conference at Canaan Valley Resort. Governor Manchin plans to speak later today.
http://www.wchstv.com/newsroom/wv/news2.shtml
It does sound more like AQ.
I guess the one good thing is that they looked well on the video. I was already thinking the worst since they hadn't been heard from in such a long time.