LA Schools Closed - Terrorist Threat (FBI, solution, dollar, FBI)

[middle-aged mom]

Originally Posted by goodmockingbird

There is a great possibility that this was a well intentioned warning, rather than a "threat", i.e. somebody who overheard something reaching out to try to save lives.

Real terrorists don't typically give warnings. Kids and crackpots do.

Detailed information, happened upon by a decent person and passed on as best they could, would be taken a lot more seriously than a classic threat

I am more inclined to think the intent was to instill and sustain fear and paranoia.

Anniversary week of Sandy Hook.

Paris

San Bernardino

Tonight's debate.

Anyone, anywhere in the world can send an email threatening schools within any districts.

[InformedConsent]

Originally Posted by middle-aged mom

I am more inclined to think the intent was to instill and sustain fear and paranoia.

As am I. But be aware that all it would take to sustain that fear would be to make good on random threats.

[Chuckity]

Apparently, NYC schools received threats as well but weren't deemed credible.

[HappyTexan]

Originally Posted by middle-aged mom

Media is reporting that a source says it " appeared" the electronic communications came from overseas.

There are millions of so called dashboard terrorists in the US and around the world. The intent in to create and sustain fear and paranoia.

Is the timing of this particular threat and this evening's debate a coincidence?

More than likely what happened in San Bernadino had a bigger effect.
The guy in charge even said so.

R vs D political games means nothing to them.

[Hyperthetic]

Since Bush, you can never tell whether the Government is behind domestic terrorism.

Locals are forced to deal with all possibilities.

[goodmockingbird]

UPDATE!!!

Breaking911 ‏@Breaking911 5m5 minutes ago
"Threat Was Made From A Disgruntled Ex-Employee, Possible Link To Islamic Group"

[middle-aged mom]

NYPD : Same email was recieved by NY public schools, including spelling and grammar errors. They have deemed it a non- credible hoax, possibly influenced by a recent episode of Homeland.

[Leisesturm]

Originally Posted by LetsRock

Obamaworld.... where whistleblowers are prosecuted and terrorists are welcomed.

Lame. Seriously. You're going to miss him when he's gone.

[middle-aged mom]

Originally Posted by HappyTexan

More than likely what happened in San Bernadino had a bigger effect.
The guy in charge even said so.

R vs D political games means nothing to them.

The district had no choice but to proceed with an abundance of caution, given the proximity to San Bernardino.

[Vector1]

Originally Posted by middle-aged mom

Schools are increasingly vulnerable to threats of terrorism and mass shootings.

Most are eventually deemed to be hoaxes or unfounded.

I remember when the NRA said having armed teachers and/or personnel was their recommendation for school safety, and they were scoffed at by Obama & Co.
Funny how the same people who ridiculed them are now recommending the same thing.


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