I told my counterpart I did not want to panic them, but that there was a situation in their area. I asked how close they were to the new "possible sniper action".They were less than 20 miles. I explained what I had read, and asked her not to panic. She didnt. She was upset,did not panic and thanked me for letting them know.How else would they have found out?
I did a Eunice in this case.I have info. I am not sure of the value, but I want to share what I know to those who may be affected by the information.I did not want to induce panic, I wanted them to know what was going on in their area.I pray that one of my other affiliated offices would clue me in if they stumbled upon info that they "heard" was happening in my area.The media is not going to broadcast useable info if it interferes with popular programs.
There is a concerted effort of downplaying breaking news by media news outlets related to the "war on terrorism".Many of us will die needlessly while the Feds, media, and the politicians play bureacratic games in an obscene juggle for personal power pretending we are not at war.
I implore everyone to share the information they stumble upon to those who may be affected immediately.Do so calmly, use common sense and avoid panic.
A calm "heads up" to someone is not the same thing as spreading panicky rumours.
Apparantly, in this case, there were not additional multiple victims involved in Va.Like Eunice Stone, I do not regret making the call.Nor do I chide my far away friends who call me to make sure I am aware a hurricane is threatening my area.I know they do so out of genuine concern, not any morbid wish for inducing panic.
Thank God for the internet, and bless FReepers everywhere!
Maybe I've missed it, but has anyone found out the range of these shots? The contender would have limited range, even with a really good shot, and should have been heard (and located) by quite a few people.