Posted on 10/24/2001 9:13:13 PM PDT by Azarona Joel
It was reported today that the Squaw Peak Hiking Trails org. has issued a warning to it's members to stay away from the popular trails on Squaw Peak in North Central Phoenix after several sightings of mideastern men with " HEAVY ORANGE BACKPACKS" were sited at all hours, including at 4:30 a.m. hiking on and around the mountain! Local F.B.I. says there is no cause for alarm, as has local law enforcment!
Joel, I'm so proud of you. There are so few real Americans willing to put it all on the line (except for - Rangers, Green Berets, Marines, Seals . . .)
When you return from your mission (If you return from your mission) you will be up for a Presidential Citation. God bless!
Arizona Republic
Valley and State
Oct. 24, 2001-
Suspicious men seen on Squaw Peak trail
By Judi Villa The Arizona Republic
Oct. 24, 2001
The Squaw Peak Hiking Association is urging members to avoid the mountain's Summit Trail because two groups of Middle Eastern-looking men were seen there with "heavy, identical orange backpacks."
"While the contents of these heavy backpacks are not known, what is worrisome is that they could contain hazardous agents, explosives or firearms, should the owners have bad intentions to those on the mountain," the group said in a news release.
However, FBI spokesman Ed Hall said there is no evidence to suggest that the mountain would be a terrorist target.
"I have no information of anything that would keep somebody from hiking Squaw Peak," Hall said Tuesday.
Muslim community members liken the group's warning to racial profiling and say it's fueled by paranoia, not logic.
"There is no reason for anybody when they see a Middle Easterner here or there to panic," said Ihsan Saadeddin, spokesman for the Islamic Community Center of Phoenix. "There are 8 million Middle Easterners in this country, and they cannot be treated like this."
The hikers group says it has received "six independent reports of suspicious activity"; three were reported to authorities. An e-mail sent to members says two of the men drew suspicion by singing in Arabic at 4 a.m. and raising their fists in the air.
The group is asking for a police presence on the mountain.
"It's good for people to be cautious and to be alert and to report suspicious things," said Marwan Ahmad, publisher of Arizona Muslim Voice, "but if this group of men was Caucasian, doing the same and carrying the same backpacks, would there be a press release?"
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So...seems the terrorists and I agree that they can't take a chance on there being a Game 7 (or 6) in Arizona. They will not underestimate the the Yankees!
My thinking is that an EMP BURST IS THE BEST CASE FROM THE TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN AT GAME TIME SATURDAY! Worst Case is to horrible to contemplate if this is anything to worry about!
BEST CASE to you is an EM pulse? Not a total false alarm? Sheesh, get some tranquilizers. It's urgent.
Two points before you start any search of the area:
1) Can you give us a weblink or some kind of direct source to "Squaw Peak Hiking Trails org.?"
2) How about calling that organization directly and talking to someone in charge over there--then give us some details on what you found out?
Thanks again, Az. 10-4
Suspicious men seen on Squaw Peak trail
By Judi Villa
The Arizona Republic
Oct. 24, 2001
The Squaw Peak Hiking Association is urging members to avoid the mountain's Summit Trail because two groups of Middle Eastern-looking men were seen there with "heavy, identical orange backpacks."
"While the contents of these heavy backpacks are not known, what is worrisome is that they could contain hazardous agents, explosives or firearms, should the owners have bad intentions to those on the mountain," the group said in a news release.
However, FBI spokesman Ed Hall said there is no evidence to suggest that the mountain would be a terrorist target.
"I have no information of anything that would keep somebody from hiking Squaw Peak," Hall said Tuesday.
Muslim community members liken the group's warning to racial profiling and say it's fueled by paranoia, not logic.
"There is no reason for anybody when they see a Middle Easterner here or there to panic," said Ihsan Saadeddin, spokesman for the Islamic Community Center of Phoenix. "There are 8 million Middle Easterners in this country, and they cannot be treated like this."
The hikers group says it has received "six independent reports of suspicious activity"; three were reported to authorities. An e-mail sent to members says two of the men drew suspicion by singing in Arabic at 4 a.m. and raising their fists in the air.
The group is asking for a police presence on the mountain.
"It's good for people to be cautious and to be alert and to report suspicious things," said Marwan Ahmad, publisher of Arizona Muslim Voice, "but if this group of men was Caucasian, doing the same and carrying the same backpacks, would there be a press release?"
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Here’s a different related story......
http://www.arizonarepublic.com:80/arizona/articles/1024squawpeak24.html
BTW, I lucked out and got tickets to Saturday's game of the World Series. The terrorists are NEVER going to take baseball away from me! See you at the BOB!
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