Echoes of Katrina

[schmidty]

Scary video of law-abiding citizens being pulled out of their homes by rifle wielding, shouting paramilitary goons. They even frisked them, although they knew well that none of them were the 19 year old bombing suspect. This was not a "hot" location...it was just one of many residences searched. This is especially scary if you are a concealed carrier - you may not have time to disarm or plan an exit strategy before they bumrush you. Why does everyone stand for this???

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LrbsUVSVl8

[Mark Terry]

I saw that and it was disturbing to me. I couldn't figure out if these were MA Police, FBI, or Homeland Security. I understand the objective but I'm not sure that screaming with rifles pointed at Grandma was warranted.

[tek4260]

So what y'all recon would have happened if one of those Bostonians had had the courage to say "not without a warrant"....... Like they should have.

[Paden]

Looked like a by the book house clearing performed in an orderly and civilized manner.

I hear the cops went on TV beforehand and offered the bomb wielding murderer warm milk and cookies if he would come out from hiding, but that didn't work...

[robl]

On a related note one of the Katrina- Danziger bridge cops is facing 3 years for his part in the coverup of the murder(2 dead) and wounding 3 wounded)of innocent citizens.... long time coming.

[Mountaineer]

Not discounting what happened in the aftermath of Katrina, but what I see on that video looks to be the execution of a search warrant or arrest warrant. If it proves to be otherwise, I will be the biggest critic.

I think there's a lot (still) going on in Boston & vic. that we're not fully aware of.

[schmidty]

Apr 21, 2013 21:45:26 GMT -5 Mark Terry said:

I saw that and it was disturbing to me. I couldn't figure out if these were MA Police, FBI, or Homeland Security.

Good question, but I think it matters little to the person who is unfortunate enough to answer the door in such a scenario. ;D