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In reply to the discussion: So, if a tornado is going to hit, [View all]dorkzilla
(5,141 posts)12. Pathetic
The brothers were throwing explosives out of the window of their car just before the older brother was killed. There was no way law enforcement officials could have known if they were just going on another bombing spree. And what if the devices they found around Boston detonated on their own? Then they'd all be crying "the police didn't do their jobs"! The "hair on fire" crowd is starting to drown out the reasonable people.
For my part, as a long time lurker and short time poster, I have to say I am sickened by whats going on here. So for the time being, I'm done with DU. I am sad to see what's happening here.
Stay strong!!!
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Another refusenik here. I figured I was immune. From them and lightning. I'm batting 100 so far.
freshwest
Apr 2013
#41
It also quite frankly belittles the notion of "Martial Law" or a "Police State"...
brooklynite
Apr 2013
#16
After a tornado (or hurricane Sandy) police inspect damaged homes to ensure they were safe
FarCenter
Apr 2013
#19
What I don't get is what many would say if the cops didn't do this.
Lady Freedom Returns
Apr 2013
#22
That was the case in Jarrell, TX. on May 27th, 1997. I lived some miles away. It was hellish.
freshwest
Apr 2013
#46
All indications I have seen and read are that the BPD REQUESTED or ASKED people
Jamastiene
Apr 2013
#37
When I was a kid and there was a snow day, I'd go WOOT! and have fun. According to DU, I should
FSogol
Apr 2013
#40
Well, having guys driving around throwing fragmentation explosive devices on the streets
geek tragedy
Apr 2013
#44
I think city dwellers get "the common good" thing and how cooperation in communities does work.
bettyellen
Apr 2013
#51
Like fundamentalists of all ideological stripes, they distort facts to match their ideology instead
geek tragedy
Apr 2013
#43
Progressivism should reflect common sense.It's common sense to ask the populace to stay indoors when
stevenleser
Apr 2013
#49