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Marathon bombing prompts backpack bans
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Posted on 04/26/2013 2:25:40 PM PDT by Java4Jay

Left unattended, no accessory looks as menacing these days as a backpack. At the airport. On the subway. At a sports event. And, as a result of the two backpack-encased bombs that exploded near the finish line at the Boston Marathon, sports teams and leagues around the world are rethinking what kind of bags, satchels, purses and, yes, black nylon backpacks should be allowed inside stadiums and arenas.

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To: Java4Jay

Shouldn’t we be banning the people who possess “the wrong hands”?


21 posted on 04/26/2013 3:57:41 PM PDT by ROCKLOBSTER (HEY RATS! Control your murdering freaks.)
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To: daniel1212

Well, interesting, reminds me of the transparent plastic lunchboxes from WWII.


22 posted on 04/26/2013 4:13:23 PM PDT by Nowhere Man (Whitey, I miss you so much. Take care, pretty girl. (4-15-2001 - 10-12-2012))
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To: Java4Jay

Moving toward the Israeli way of life...


23 posted on 04/26/2013 4:31:16 PM PDT by what's up
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To: Java4Jay
I remember when these kinds of discussions were going on in 2001-2002.

Bush found a way to make people feel safe again.

When Bush himself threw the first pitch at the world series it ceased to be an issue.

No surprise that we're headed back to square one under this socialist president.

24 posted on 04/26/2013 4:33:37 PM PDT by what's up
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To: Java4Jay
Use a firearm to kill and the democrats blame the gun. Use a bomb to kill and the democrats blame the bomber. That’s not even close to being reasonable but it sure fits the definition of delusional.
25 posted on 04/26/2013 4:46:15 PM PDT by drypowder
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To: Java4Jay

What the heck would anyone need a damn backpack at an event?


26 posted on 04/26/2013 8:58:42 PM PDT by X-spurt (Republic of Texas, Come and Take It!)
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