[Grut]

So? The authorities panicked and now they want to 'do something' to cover themselves. There's no criminal intent here and probably no crime.

[Tessarie]

Thing about this was that they were tucked up under bridge supports. Trying to Monday morning quarterback this absurd.
You need permits or permission to attach electronic devices for this kind of prank to be legal.

Scary thing is how easy this was for them, and they were not stopped at all while doing it.

This link shows them placing the devices. It is all so easy.

http://www.zebbler.com/friends/ATHF/Ignignokt_and_Err_Boston.html

[non-anonymous]

We investigate the bomb threats round here.

[FreedomPoster]

I'm glad to see a few people on this thread "get" it.

The calls to "prosecute Turner!" are absurd.

[conservative in nyc]

The Massachusetts hoax device law specifically requires that the person plant a hoax device "with the intent to cause anxiety, unrest, fear or personal discomfort to any person or group of persons". Good luck making those particular charges stick here.

[dawgmeat9]

Wrong.

Authorities took appropriate measures during an unknown situation. This comes after 9 were arrested for a terrorist plot in UK. It was the correct response from callers who stated that devices with circuit boards and wires protruding were placed on bridges/highways/hospitals...

[FreeInWV]

"The authorities panicked and now they want to 'do something' to cover themselves. There's no criminal intent here and probably no crime."

Just a whole bunch of stupid people.