I will tell you this much re: the Boston bombing...

[WilliamPitt]

That particular part of Boston - the finish line area of the Boston Marathon - is the single most videotaped block in the city on this day. Whoever left these things got their pictures taken from twelve different angles, and God fucking help them when they are exposed.

[likesmountains 52]

1. I was hoping that was the case.

[frazzled]

2. My husband just made a good point, though

He said that many people are carrying around gym bags for this event, and it's going to be very hard to tell from videos who is putting down a bag with an explosive device and who is just putting down a bag to talk or rest.

[malaise]

10. They're suggesting that the bags were placed in the garbage or malboxes n/t

[myrna minx]

3. +1

[OnyxCollie]

4. I'm sure the FBI is collecting all the video evidence right now.

Just like they did when the Pentagon was attacked.

[gademocrat7]

5. I hope it will be soon.

[Larkspur]

6. Or did they leave them the day or days prior to this event?

I've never been to the Boston Marathon. Never interested me.
What kind of security procedures do they normally do as opposed to what they should have done prior to today's tragedy?

[sarisataka]

7. It will not be an easy task

to view all of that footage trying to pick out who may have visited those spots.
I have free time and would happily volunteer to watch some hours of tape.

[onehandle]

8. Yep. As much as people complain about cameras everywhere...

...the truth is that they are a necessity in our crowding world.

[Blue_Tires]

17. Cameras don't always help...

see the Brandon Woodard case...

[Warpy]

9. Exactly, or someone noticed a jerk walking away from his casually

set down backpack.

They need to get this person or people off the street ASAP.

[Baitball Blogger]

11. This sounds similar to what happened in Georgia during the Olympics.

[LAGC]

27. Yeah, I'm getting vibes of "Eric Rudolph" all over again.

[Baitball Blogger]

29. If so, the right-wingers should worry.

I don't think they're going to like one bit being treated the way that I have been treated in airports for the last fourteen years.

[KatyaR]

12. The OKC Marathon is a week from Sunday.

This has got to frighten them. It would be the perfect place to 'make a point.'

[AntiFascist]

13. "Well planned"..."coordinated"...

Jane Harman already spouting speculation about al Qaeda on CNN.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

15. Shame on her.

I was so glad to not have her as my representative here in CA any more.

[Purveyor]

21. What? She didn't link it to Iran...yet? eom

[KittyWampus]

22. Okay, that is irresponsible. It's one thing to spout an opinion on DU as a lay person.

[Electric Monk]

28. or was it for "Patriot's Day"?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022679988

[flamingdem]

14. Wouldn't they know this?

If it's common knowledge that is.. maybe they are not locals.

[nolabear]

16. I can't imagine whomever did this was concerned with getting away.

The mindset is dehumanizing both of the victims and of the self. Only "the cause" is important. That's one thing that makes it so incredibly hard to control. Death penalty? Martyrdom.

[Auntie Bush]

18. I hope God doesn't help them when they are exposed.

[Marrah_G]

19. Someone has them on tape

And yes, god help them.

[GeorgeGist]

20. Fuck God if he helps them.

[Dragonfli]

23. I hope they learn enough to stop them/him before they can do it again.

Justice is important, finding charging and then imprisoning those that kill is the only way, I know of to try to maintain a civilization where it's made know that life is not cheap it's precious and every attempt will be made, each and every time, to see justice done.

Just as important is to find out who, what and if possible where to watch to prevent any more attacks that may be planned in an attempt to protect life.

Destruction of innocent people for any reason anywhere makes me doubt humanity, life has become so cheap on this planet, and all too often those responsible will never face justice.

[Jasana]

24. Grew up in Eastie... now live in Revere...

Hope the cops catch them before the locals do. I want to see these assholes get a fair and speedy trial.

[Duppers]

25. and that is a big + for videotaping!

Not a popular thing to say but it may be a deterrent for violence and catching sick-o terrorists.

[davidn3600]

26. That might be part of the point

Maybe they want to make sure the explosion was videotaped and that all Americans got to see it.

[WilliamPitt]

30. Kick