Apparently terrorists don't like Furrys!

[Archae]

Heard about this yesterday from a guy there.

'Furry' convention disrupted as 'intentional' gas incident sends 19 to hospitals

The incident happened around 12:40 a.m. at the Hyatt, at 9300 West Bryn Mawr Avenue in Rosemont, according to a statement from the Rosemont Public Safety Department. First responders were called to investigate a noxious odor that was spreading across the ninth floor of the hotel, where a high level of chlorine gas was discovered in the air, the statement said.

Nineteen people were transported to nearby hospitals after complaining of nausea, dizziness and other medical problems, according to the statement. All people inside the building were temporarily evacuated and sheltered at nearby facilities, including the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.

Disrupted was an annual weekendlong convention called Midwest FurFest, which celebrates art, literature and performance based around anthropomorphic animals, draws thousands of people every year, according to the Midwest FurFest website.

Hazardous materials technicians found the source of the chlorine gas, what appeared to be powdered chlorine, in a stairwell at the ninth floor, according to a statement from police.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-19-hospitalized-thousands-evacuated-in-gas-leak-at-rosemont-hotel-20141207-story.html

[L0oniX]

1. So I guess Furbies are out too?

[NYC_SKP]

2. "celebrates art, literature and performance based around anthropomorphic animals"

And inter-species frolicking!!!

[Archae]

3. Fursuiters love to clown around like that.

Yes, I have seen fursuit porn, little too bizarre for me.

I prefer good pinup art, like is made by Michele Light.

[NYC_SKP]

4. I like her stuff, it's well done and wholesome in it's own way.

[NuclearDem]

5. Wait until they hear about bronies.

[Archae]

7. There already are cross-overs, fanart, and...other stuff, in the furry ranks.

Just look up Tim Fay for a good example.

http://www.furaffinity.net/user/timkangaroo/

[longship]

6. Now they've done it. They are going to regret the day that they attacked the furries.

Are they utterly stupid? Do they think that those with fur don't also have teeth and claws.

Those poor idiots are doomed. (Thankfully!)

Lead on, furries. We're with you, right by your side.

[TimeToEvolve]

8. if it was an intentional attack,

ten bucks says it has something to do with this moron: http://www.democraticunderground.com/10025906288