[DB]

Don't get me wrong.

My beef is with the government's response, not whomever was concerned or reported it.

There's any number of reason why those putting up the signs illegally should be sought.

But it is a wholly different thing for professionals that are trained to recognize actual threats to shut down a city over this.

[Ramius]

My beef is with the government's response, not whomever was concerned or reported it.

But the response is to the reports, not the reality of what's determined later. They don't have the luxury of waiting until they find out there's no risk, even if they're pretty sure there is no risk.

If they did, and instead there turned out to be an actual plot in action... we'd *fry* them for failing to act in time. It's a no-win for them.

[Drammach]

There's any number of reason why those putting up the signs illegally should be sought.

There's indications that the signs were legally placed..
It was mentioned yesterday on FOX that space was rented for the signs.. Money was paid, agreements were signed..

I'm sure if that is true, the defense council will have access to those records..

That said, if any signs were put up illegally, the standard fines and penalties should apply, not some revenge based vendetta for making public officials look stupid..
While initial public reaction will be favorable, you can bet that a week from now the public will be on the side of those 2 art students..
Boston is going to make martyrs out of them, and everyone from the police to the governor will end up paying if they do..