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Possible Nuclear Terror Alert
Arizona Republic Valley and State | 24 October 2001

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!


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To: hope
No I'm Just thinking outside of the BOX! IF you wanted to disrupt American Confidence, what would be the worst case! I hope it is just my Imagination because that fricken mountain is only about 2miles from my house!
21 posted on 10/24/2001 9:37:21 PM PDT by Azarona Joel
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To: pgkdan; sbelew; Petronski
I don't think a suitcase nuke exploded at that range and being downwind from the city would be effective in killing people at the game. Besides it would be easier to just place the bomb in the trunk of a car and drive into the city.
22 posted on 10/24/2001 9:38:28 PM PDT by Free the USA
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To: TheLion
I have a few days saved up!
23 posted on 10/24/2001 9:38:39 PM PDT by Azarona Joel
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To: Azarona Joel
So seriously, where did you here this? Was it on the radio, or a newsite or what?
24 posted on 10/24/2001 9:39:37 PM PDT by freeasinbeer
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To: Azarona Joel
The temptation is to think this is all very silly .... but not in these times. Not anymore. Given who might be throwing out that first ball however I reakon you ARE going to find some rather robust hikers out in those hills and they are going to have earpieces and wrist mikes. They wear those really expensive sunglasses too.
25 posted on 10/24/2001 9:39:43 PM PDT by mercy
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To: Free the USA
Squaw Peak is almost dead center in the city nowadays! It used to be outside , but this is not your fathers desert burg anymore!
26 posted on 10/24/2001 9:42:17 PM PDT by Azarona Joel
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To: John H K
The Arizona Republic newpaper. Valley and State section for Wednesday 24 october 2001.
27 posted on 10/24/2001 9:44:01 PM PDT by Azarona Joel
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To: Azarona Joel
Good or bad I am gonna have a look see! I don't think the locals or the feds are looking very hard around there and there are thousans of places . . .

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!

28 posted on 10/24/2001 9:44:16 PM PDT by Phil V.
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To: Phil V.
at times like this,I find motivation in the book I'LL JUMP OVER THE CLIFF by Hugo Pfirst.
29 posted on 10/24/2001 9:47:34 PM PDT by cactusSharp
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To: Azarona Joel
C'mon Joe, CITE YOUR SOURCE of information.
30 posted on 10/24/2001 9:48:15 PM PDT by tbird1
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To: Azarona Joel
Geeeeze Joel, I just did some quick clicking to get this article. I live in the same area. A little bit south of the flight path. Yikes.

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?"

,P.Copyright 2000, The Arizona Republic. All rights reserved. ------------

31 posted on 10/24/2001 9:49:38 PM PDT by madfly
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To: Azarona Joel
We have till Saturday if this is A WORST CASE SCENERIO!

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.

32 posted on 10/24/2001 9:50:24 PM PDT by hellinahandcart
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To: Azarona Joel
Geiger counter bump.
33 posted on 10/24/2001 9:50:32 PM PDT by soundbits
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To: Azarona Joel
Not to be too horrible, but wasn't there something awhile back about some kinda cell/training camp in AZ? Certainly our Southern borders are not secure, and even though I would urge calm, these terrorist a**holes certainly have been creative so far in their endeavors to undermine our Country.
34 posted on 10/24/2001 9:50:53 PM PDT by sockmonkey
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To: ME4W
PING
35 posted on 10/24/2001 9:50:55 PM PDT by madfly
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To: dittomom
bttt
36 posted on 10/24/2001 9:51:48 PM PDT by kayak
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To: Azarona Joel
Thanks for the heads-up on the sightings in the mountains. You're obviously very worried about this thing.

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

37 posted on 10/24/2001 9:52:41 PM PDT by henbane
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To: Azarona Joel
Here’s the story.........

Oct 24

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......

Phoenix newspaper

38 posted on 10/24/2001 9:53:36 PM PDT by Fred25
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To: Azarona Joel
The link to the Arizona Republic story is...

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!

39 posted on 10/24/2001 9:54:56 PM PDT by inkling
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To: Phil V.
Let me see if I have this straight. You read something fishy in your local paper and you are just gonna sit on your duff thinking that its ok the feds or the police or someone will make sure that you have nothing to be concerned about? I guess you should just go to the mall. Buy a new car. Can't happen here in these United States now can it! Grow up!!!
40 posted on 10/24/2001 9:55:02 PM PDT by Azarona Joel
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