Boston Marathon Bombing

[Arani]

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/lookout/liv ... 13861.html

Whoa O_o and this happened only an hour or two ago too. SOME people are calling it a terrorist attack right now, though it is not confirmed.

JFK Library was bombed as well, the one is Boston. They are not sure if the two bombings are connected.

Police are telling people in Boston to stay indoors. It happened at the finish line of the marathon, where all of the spectators stand to watch the runners finish the race. It is reported that more than 100 have been injured and at least two are dead.

Sick, sick people...

Edit: "Law enforcement sources tell ABC and CNN that the FBI considers the twin explosions to be the work of terrorists. No arrests have been made. Officials have not given any indication of what triggered the powerful explosions."

[Regulus]

[quote]It is unknown if the explosions are the result of a terrorist attack. Officials have not given any indication of what triggered the powerful explosions. [/quote]

I wouldn't be jumping to conclusions so soon.

[Arani]

[quote="Regulus"][quote]It is unknown if the explosions are the result of a terrorist attack. Officials have not given any indication of what triggered the powerful explosions. [/quote]

I wouldn't be jumping to conclusions so soon.[/quote]

I'm not, I'm saying that's what SOME people are saying. I did put the link there, didn't I? =P

[FlipMode]

Well whoever it was, they need a kick in the nuts.

Honestly that sucks. I don't know what more to say about it. It's just disgustingly vile. Bloody humanity... What are ya like?

[Woeler]

I would put all my money on one specific suspect

[TheLionPrince]

My thoughts and prayers to the familes of the dead and severely injured!

Although, I'm not jumping to conclusions, but April seems to be a popular month in which a tragedy happens. Think about it, the ending of the Waco seige, the bombing of Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, and the Columbine High School massacre. Their anniversaries are few days away.

EDIT: Today is Patriots' Day in Massachusetts. This was an incidental terrorist attack.

[Arani]

"Jason Sickles, Yahoo News:
CNN reporting that the FBI considers the explosions to be a terror attack. No suspects (foreign or domestic) have been identified."

Whether this is true or not, I don't know, I'm just reporting as I see em.

Edit:
Here is the full text of Obama's remarks:

Good afternoon, everybody. Earlier today, I was briefed by my homeland security team on the events in Boston. We’re continuing to monitor and respond to the situation as it unfolds. And I’ve directed the full resources of the federal government to help state and local authorities protect our people, increase security around the United States as necessary, and investigate what happened.

The American people will say a prayer for Boston tonight. And Michelle and I send our deepest thoughts and prayers to the families of the victims in the wake of this senseless loss.

We don’t yet have all the answers. But we do know that multiple people have been wounded, some gravely, in explosions at the Boston Marathon.

I’ve spoken to FBI Director Mueller and Secretary of Homeland Security Napolitano, and they’re mobilizing the appropriate resources to investigate and to respond.

I’ve updated leaders of Congress in both parties, and we reaffirmed that on days like this there are no Republicans or Democrats -- we are Americans, united in concern for our fellow citizens.

I’ve also spoken with Governor Patrick and Mayor Menino, and made it clear that they have every single federal resource necessary to care for the victims and counsel the families. And above all, I made clear to them that all Americans stand with the people of Boston.

Boston police, firefighters, and first responders as well as the National Guard responded heroically, and continue to do so as we speak. It’s a reminder that so many Americans serve and sacrifice on our behalf every single day, without regard to their own safety, in dangerous and difficult circumstances. And we salute all those who assisted in responding so quickly and professionally to this tragedy.

We still do not know who did this or why. And people shouldn’t jump to conclusions before we have all the facts. But make no mistake -- we will get to the bottom of this. And we will find out who did this; we'll find out why they did this. Any responsible individuals, any responsible groups will feel the full weight of justice.

Today is a holiday in Massachusetts -- Patriots’ Day. It’s a day that celebrates the free and fiercely independent spirit that this great American city of Boston has reflected from the earliest days of our nation. And it’s a day that draws the world to Boston’s streets in a spirit of friendly competition. Boston is a tough and resilient town. So are its people. I'm supremely confident that Bostonians will pull together, take care of each other, and move forward as one proud city. And as they do, the American people will be with them every single step of the way.

You should anticipate that as we get more information, our teams will provide you briefings. We're still in the investigation stage at this point. But I just want to reiterate we will find out who did this and we will hold them accountable.

[TheLionPrince]

[quote="TheLionPrince"]My thoughts and prayers to the familes of the dead and severely injured!

Although, I'm not jumping to conclusions, but April seems to be a popular month in which a tragedy happens. Think about it, the ending of the Waco seige, the bombing of Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, and the Columbine High School massacre. Their anniversaries are few days away.[/quote]

It also slipped my mind that the Virginia Tech massacre also happened in April. Its anniversary date is tomorrow. Abraham Lincoln's assassination occurred 148 years ago, and the sinking of the RMS Titanic occurred on this day.

And as much as I'm glad that the President claimed we shouldn't jump to conclusions before all the facts come in, I'm slightly disappointed that he didn't label the tragic event as terrorism.

[UncoordinatedPisces]

According to Sky News this morning, the death toll is at 3 people, and the injured is at 140 so far =/

I send my love and regards to the families of victims and the injured, and to the whole of Boston. I'm sure everyone is pretty shaken up there.

Lets just hope nothing like this happens during the London Marathon this Sunday =/

[SlayerOfLight]

That could have only been the work of terrorists... If one crazed American wanted to kill people, he would've done it with a gun.