[nw_arizona_granny]

Ping.

[Calpernia]

I *don’t* know; but let me add to this with our current socialist environment.

These chemicals are also used to make fireworks.

Currently, NY/NJ citizens are being cracked down on for having fireworks.

Traditionally, we would drive into Pennsylvania and buy fireworks. NY/NJ are trying to force Pennsylvania into not selling to us. Rumor is, State Troopers have been going into Pennsylvania and obtaining the lists of purchasers from the stores. Then, if we bought there, we are added to a ‘watch list’.

Two days ago, NJ officials held a demonstration at the Kean University parking lot to show us minions how dangerous fireworks are and STATED to us, NOT to attend illegal firework displays.

Like I said, I have no idea if this chemical find is related to the current fireworks crack down; but it is food for thought.

[Calpernia]

More coming out now.

Authorities Investigate Chemicals Found at Staten Island House

Excerpt:

Police discovered more than a ton of potassium nitrate in a storage facility near the home. Small amounts of chemicals were found at the home. The man who lived there was being questioned by authorities.

The man was apparently selling the chemicals in smaller quantities on the Internet. Police say there is no link to any terrorist activity.

Police evacuated a block in Graniteville, on the west side of Staten Island. The area round the house was cordoned off as concerned residents waited to return to their homes. Rumors circulated earlier that a more sinister chemical had been found.

John Mausch, 46, lives around the corner and said he was only somewhat relieved when he found out it was potassium nitrate.

"I came out and saw all the police -- I got very alarmed,'' he said.

Joseph Green, a senior special agent with the ATF, said a vendor who deals with chemicals notified the agency Thursday that a resident of Staten Island had ordered a large quantity of chemicals.

The man apparently became alarmed because the same buyer ordered a vast quantity of the same substance previously. The first order was delivered to the buyer.