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2006-03-11 Home Front: Politix

FBI warns of terror threat at sporting events

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Posted by Dan Darling 2006-03-11 03:22|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 But Heinrichs wasn't a terrorist. Nope nope nope.

Posted by Rory B. Bellows 2006-03-11 03:30|| 2006-03-11 03:30|| Front Page Top

#2 March Madrassness?

Posted by 6 2006-03-11 10:07|| 2006-03-11 10:07|| Front Page Top

#3 look out for large groups of A-rabs at NASCAR events...they'll be wearing Shipman shirts

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2006-03-11 12:15|| 2006-03-11 12:15|| Front Page Top

#4 "The FBI said it is unaware of any specific or credible plans to attack any sporting event but notes that terrorist groups have mounted attacks at sporting events in the past"

Sporting events fit the profile of targets that yield high casualties and increased media attention. And any event that has "American signature Properties" would be of higher value. But the Jihadis in the past, for whatever reason, have been reluctant to target these events. There was Munich in 1972 but that was a Paleo grudge and was at the barracks not at the event itself. The 1996 Centennial Olympic Park bombing was motivated by warped social views not radical Islamic ideology. Even the dramatic "Manchester United-Liverpool match" plot turned out to be false. There may be other "mounted attacks" or foiled plots that Im not aware of but this seems like a CYA statement from the Feds.

Posted by DepotGuy 2006-03-11 14:41|| 2006-03-11 14:41|| Front Page Top

#5 Beware A-rabs in bowling shirts Frank?

Posted by 6 2006-03-11 17:17|| 2006-03-11 17:17|| Front Page Top

#6 Now that is an inspired graphic.

Posted by xbalanke 2006-03-11 20:10|| 2006-03-11 20:10|| Front Page Top

#7 Go Gators!!

Posted by Florida Gators 2006-03-11 21:31|| 2006-03-11 21:31|| Front Page Top

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