Its pretty obvious that a threat was perceived.
Perhaps that perception was proven false, but it was a perfectly legitimate perception. Otherwise why hide these things where a real bomb would have caused real problems.
They could have just as easily just been left on a curb somewhere.
They could have just as easily just been left on a curb somewhere.
Nah, every competent terrorist knows it's best to plant the device under the curb. That's why US forces are wary of freshly repaired concrete. Only retards expect to perceive exposed wires and batteries and flashing lights.
They were not hidden.