Oh well, now I know why people were so hysterical in the "Son of Sam" days in NYC.
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Likely because it is one lone nut shooter who blends in and not an Al Qaeda terror cell. With the way people are freaking out, Middle Easterners - especially several - would stand out rather well. Oh! That's right! I forgot! Those who are adamant for Al Qaeda suspects say it could also be a group of non-Middle Eastern Muslims. (Sarcasm) Right, that would be more likely than a single home grown nut.(/Sarcasm)