[virgil]

The Muslim Chechens are working the press, just as the D.C. sniper is doing.

Interesting point. I'd say they're all competing over media coverage.

[laconic]

I remind everyone of the AlQaeda playbook that calls for the takeover of a public building, taking many civilians hostage. The manual calls for the scum to wait until the police AND THE MEDIA ARRIVE IN FORCE, make their point and then blow up the building, including themselves and the hostages. I hope the Spetsnaz is much quicker than they are; but 15-20 boobytrapped terrorists makes this much, much tougher.