Why Can't We See That Boston Is More Like Newtown Than 9/11?

[wercal]

34. Its a loaded question

Why is being comparable to 9-11 the litmus test? Surely some acts which don't match up to 9-11 are considered terorrism, right?

And it doesn't really matter. Lanza is dead of course, so I'll use the Aurora bomber as an example. He's been charged with murder and attempted murder...and if convicted will be imprisoned/institutionalized until he attains room temperature.

So will the Boston bomber.

So what does it matter what they are charged with?

But after clearing those too hurdles...I'll bite.

After Newtown and Aurora, we saw terrible images on TV - but neither caused me to lock my door at night. These were succinct criminal acts.

Boston was a bit different. First, doing it at a high profile event for maximum live coverage is a calling card of terrorism. Second, they well....um...'terrorized' the neighborhood. You know, planting additional bombs a few nights later...an entire city with their doors locked and businesses closed. It directly affected the movements, ability to go to work, and ability to do business for a couple million people - classic terrorism.


And, I think it leaves a wider door for various conspiracy type charges, if it turns out they had assistance from a third party.