Beltway Sniper Shootings-FR Commentary-Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002 [Another Shooting?]

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[Peach]

Let's keep a live commentary thread gonig again today.

[MTCJK]

Agent Orange?

[Freedom2specul8]

If a child had written a report on that topic, they would have been suspended, and sent for a mental health evaluation. Good luck my friend.I feel for you

[poppyseed]

IMO .. if they want to keep the schools open .. fine .. but parents also need to know what is truth or not .. so THEY can make the best decision for their kids

Agree entirely. I've been frustrated by the lack of information that might affect public safety. On the other hand, I'm frustrated by how the media is feeding this guy. Or guys. I guess it's a no-win situation.

My impression based on information I got this a.m. is that there is an effort to informally get the information out to parents without involving the media.

[bcoffey]

"So...I will have had a fun-filled morning"

Whoa! More prayers for you both on their way.

[MasonGal]

I'm here - I STILL haven't left yet. My eyes have glazed over from sitting at this computer screen for so long- but I'm still here!! :))

[swarthyguy]

There were about half a dozen, an arab christian, a couple of hindus, a couple of sikhs, one muslim storeowner in TX, and one poor mexican guy.

[valleygal]

LOL! "Daily work description."

[jacquej]

I am so sorry. I didn't listen too closely to it, as I was typing my response, thinking as I wrote. And, I am really more worried about the sniper situation than Iraq at the moment.

My biggest concern is that the threats to LE in the notes are that the shootings are going to go nationwide, unless conditions are met, such as releasing various prisoners, including that blind guy.

There is just too much at stake here in the US, in my opinion, and even if by some stoke of luck, the DC shootings are the work of a lone nut, or pair of nuts, the potential for terrorist cells to go out and do similar shootings across the nation are just too possible.

I am praying I am wrong.

[spectre]

You are right..

sw

[Mo1]

Seems his science teacher is a whacko. Has been doing "current event" with the kids. Lat Friday's topic was "teen suicide".

And what does this have to do with science class??

Good like with the principal .. this teacher sure does sound like a whacko

[TexKat]

This is funny now, but at the time I could have given myself a heart attack. The Saturday after 9/11 I was doing my general housecleaning with every TV on in the house on a cable news channel. I happen to be in the kitchen (where there was no tv) and heard this real loud beeping noise. I ran to see what was going on and the news was showing the part of 9/11 when the towers had fell and it was pitch black. That part I had not viewed previously. I got so upset I crabbed the phone and tried to call my son who is in the millitary and was so nervous I could not dial the number properly. Then the rerun ended, I collasped on the couch and felt so foolish. But, it gave me an insight of what my reactions would be. Geez, I found out I needed to get a grip.

[Sacajaweau]

That's disgusting. Teacher's should get back to teaching the 3 R's and stop the sh**.

Sac

[twyn1]

amen to that !

[spectre]

Don't miss FOX news coming up...they are going to be talking about the School situation...uggghhh!

sw

[Freedom2specul8]

~grin~

I think we all have little numblegs.... can't stand up either!

[ET(end tyranny)]

My biggest concern is that the threats to LE in the notes are that the shootings are going to go nationwide, unless conditions are met, such as releasing various prisoners, including that blind guy.

Same concern here.

[hispanarepublicana]

There's that word clear again

nuclear?

[Darlin']

Absolutely. With some justification Moose has become a lightening rod and even though hundreds of LEOs are part of the investigation our frustrations are all centered on Moose. They need to take charge of the public information instead of letting the sniper control it. Hire a pro. Not someone from the ranks but a real spokespeson accustomed to handling the press.

[Mo1]

My impression based on information I got this a.m. is that there is an effort to informally get the information out to parents without involving the media.

I hope so

[Freedom2specul8]

10-4 am listening now

Just a general precaution..not from a threat..good.