Beltway Sniper Shootings-FR Commentary-Wed., Oct. 23,2002

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[Peach]

Let's keep a live commentary thread going again today. The FBI Tip Line #1-888-324-9800.

All seems quiet since yesterday's news the shooter may target children specifically. It was released on various news outlets the shooter's 3-page letter to police was in broken English and threatened extreme violence. Police announced an electronic transfer of $10m as requested by the shooter was not possible but other options for transfer remain open. No one seriously believes police will actually give the shooter $$, but police are trying to keep a dialogue open with the shooter in an effort to capture this monster.

[ET(end tyranny)]

French Sniper Story

[johnnyb93]

Thanks

[wewillnotfail]

That's what I thought....

[ET(end tyranny)]

Agreed, the militant muslim terrorist groups are all one in the same. The name differences pertain to their location. I happen to think the connection is Pakistani due to the Militant Muslim search for bases in Virginia story And because of the release of several Pakistani detainees from Gitmo the other day. Just my opinion, of course but just as good as your opinion.

[John Lenin]

It's just a hunch I have, all the signs point to Paly payback.

[Tree of Liberty]

There were four or five shots involved in the Pennsylvania shooting, far outside the only MO we really have as it relates to the Beltway Shooter. Also, the child was "only" grazed at the waist.

[areafiftyone]

Definately a very angry person. His reasons I heard were stated in the letter but that is known only to the police. I think the police KNOW that he is NOT Al Qaeda that is why they are not thinking in the realm of ME terrorists.

[tomkat]

gotta get my fix in early - big stack of boards on today's plate.

prayers for all of you living in the midst of this madness ...

[Cvengr]

Could be a 'Palestinian' sympathizer. I'd express the qualification differently, though.

It's safe to say the 'sniper' is antichristian. The message of abomination is only emanated by somebody who disrespects God and is antichristian.

He exercises free will, and displays a resort to violence in his belief. This is a classic manifestation of evil.

Typically evil is used to destroy evil. It might be a do-gooder seeking fame or also arrogant, but also evil. It's also interesting how continued rebellion from God simply results in a spiralling downfall.

Many Palestinians and militant Muslims also fall into these pitfalls, but I'm not certain that Palestine is the root of the issue. I am sure that antichristian behavior and thought is the root of the problem.

We have a responsibility to defend ourselves, not to promote ourselves, or to do good, but to follow the will of God.

[areafiftyone]

Another message was found by the Bus Driver yesterday.

[Tree of Liberty]

French sniper FR links:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/773899/posts

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/773393/posts

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/773218/posts

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/773121/posts

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/772942/posts

[johnny7]

It takes no courage to shoot children. The shot near the cop merely proves arrogance of the sniper.

The group that is doing these shootings is now diverting attention to the schools.

They will get police resources shifted and continue business as usual.

When will they tell us that this is an act of terror and not just a serial killer?

[Sacajaweau]

It must be a hard call whether to put the letter out with his handwriting and writing characteristics...Delaying it too long risks potential loss of witnesses in areas outside of the Maryland/Virginia area.

[tomkat]

an even bigger question:
why is my coffee only now finished brewing ?
need a new Bunn - this lame B&D thing takes forever ...

[Kerberos]

"I think the police KNOW that he is NOT Al Qaeda"

If the information in the press about the two notes being found, the one in Ashland, and the one at yesterdays shooting, can be believed, I am starting to lean away from an ME terrorist scenario.

That taken into consideration with the fact that the shooting in Ashland was a logical move, but yesterdays shooting in D.C. was not a logical move, is making me think more in terms of psycho.

[Peach]

Was the nine year old shot? Perhaps if he was unfortunately shot, police know who did it and it's not related to the sniper? Just don't know the answers.

[John Lenin]

I hate to tell you this but we have been meek as a mouse so far, you ain't seen nothing yet !

[Peach]

Good morning, Neets. You're very welcome. Wish we didn't need this thread anymore - had really hoped by now the cops would catch this guy.

[Peach]

You're welcome Delmarksman; let's hope the day comes soon we don't need this thread.

[Cold Heat]

The latest was that they think it was some kids in the woods with pellet guns. A accidental sort of thing. The kids skin was just bruised/scratched. It did not penetrate.