[iceskater]

Weren't there reports yesterday that mines were being placed by the terrorists? Or am I mis-remembering?

[American72]

From pravda.ru (I think it speaks for all of us):
Please know that while the main stream press here for
some reason unknown to me is ignoring what is happening at the theater in Moscow, many Americans are aware and pray for the safety of all of the people held by these terrorist savages. Many were lost on 9/11, many more in Bali and other places around the world. I only hope that those in charge in regards to this horrific act will not harm those they hold and add this to the ever growing list alleged terrorist victories.

Unfortunately, a terrorist lives by rules that only glorify and relish the chance to kill innocents, that which normal people abhor. May our countries, once rooted in deep distrust in each other, work together to eradicate the terrorist scum. More importantly, may Russia somehow secure the safety of those innocents now held. Again, my prayers and many prayers by Americans for the safety of all now held.

Glenn Denzler
West Islip, New York

[twyn1]

You're right...Reports yesterday said the terrorists had explosives strapped both to their bodies and to parts of the theater (columns ??) -- also grenades (they either threw or dropped one yesterday)