> I don't think so. First of all, we ARE in a post 9-11 world. People who don't think this is a big deal are not understanding how much things have changed.
In addition, how were the police supposed to KNOW this was for a cartoon? <
Here's what one of the things looked like.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Mooninites-Ignignokt-Aqua-Teen-LED-Sign-Perfect_W0QQitemZ130075405697QQihZ003QQcategoryZ363QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Anyone who went to DefCon 5 over that should be fired.
Also, very few people knew what that cartoon looked like before this episode.
Lastly, having seen the yahoos who pulled this with their ignorant behavior at the press conference, I am more convinced that this was a irresponsible PR stunt. I side with the Boston police.