Suicide bomber in Norman, OK

[bratch]

How did your Oregon ducks do when they came to Norman?

 

[del4]

Didn't some kid from Norman, OK. get caught with a small bomb at the OKC airport a couple of months ago?

 

[itgoesboom]

Didn't some kid from Norman, OK. get caught with a small bomb at the OKC airport a couple of months ago?

Yup.

I still go with the suicide theory. I have seen Big XII football before and it gave me thoughts about ending it all it was so bad.

Thats funny.

But seriously, I think it is too much of a coincidence.

He tried to enter the stadium twice, and turned around when they wanted to search him both times. Add in that he tried to buy ammonium nitrate.

Those two things right there are suggesting something else going on.

And I know that not all Muslims are for violence, so don't think I am saying that, but when you add in the reports that he had "jihadist" literature, and was hanging out at the Mosque which many people think have terror connections......I think we are seeing the start of suicide bombings on US soil.

I understand, but dont' agree with, the reasons why the authorities aren't detailing all that was going on here. People will panic if they think there are suicide bombers walking around with them. And they will panic even more if those suicide bombers turn out to be some white kid who grew up in the burbs. I say this because 70% of the population is of European ancestry, and that means there are alot of white guys in their 20's, making profiling impossible.

I.G.B.

 

[Boats]

How did your Oregon ducks do when they came to Norman?

Better than your last two Pac-10 tilts have turned out. We were in that game with a young team a lot longer than your fans were comfortable with.

Besides, we Ducks currently own Colorado and Texas until either beats us again.

Like I said, Big XII football is brutal--to watch. Never seen a punter simply not take the field since Pop Warner.

 

[Flyboy]

The latest from OU President David Boren (sent yesterday at 1703L)

Dear OU Students, Faculty, and Staff,

I want to thank you again for your responsible and constructive reaction to the tragic event which occurred last Saturday evening. I appreciate the concern which many of you have expressed for the family and friends of the deceased.

Most of the news media, including our own OU Daily, and most citizens have responded very responsibly. Unfortunately, there are always a few who do not. Among the core beliefs which define us as Americans and which define us as members of the OU family from all backgrounds is a respect for others. We believe that we should not judge others or jump to conclusions about others on the basis of color, race, gender, economic status, or freely exercised religious beliefs. To rush to judge others or make assumptions about them on that basis is nothing short of prejudice. It has no place in America and it certainly has no place at the University of Oklahoma.

Unfortunately, we have seen examples of a rush to react in a manner not in keeping with our values in recent history. A reading of some media reports and comments from individuals made at the time of the bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City is enlightening. Some quickly rushed to the conclusion that the bomber must have been a Middle Eastern terrorist. There were video shots of international students on Oklahoma campuses shown on news broadcasts as this speculation was reported. As we all now know, the person responsible was not someone from the Middle East but was Timothy McVeigh and at least one other American who assisted him. We can only hope that all of us, including some media outlets, would have learned from that recent rush to incorrect conclusions.

I have been assured that law enforcement officials including federal officers have found no evidence of a conspiracy involving others which creates an ongoing threat to our OU community. They have kept me informed of the steps being taken in their investigation. You can be assured that if I receive any information to the contrary, I will immediately inform you and take steps to protect our community.

In fact, national law enforcement statistics compiled confirm that we have a low per capita crime rate. OU has long been dedicated to the safety of our students.

Thank you again for your help and understanding. Thank you for reaching out to the members of our OU family who have come from nations all over the world to let them know that they are valued and respected on this campus.

Rushing to judgments on the basis of race, religion, gender, or ethnicity, is not the OU or American way.

Sincerely,

David L. Boren
OU President

As for me, I still stand by my previous comment.

 

[GT]

And now the search warrant has been sealed.....

http://worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=46701

The warrant used to execute a search of Oklahoma University bomber Joel "Henry" Hinrichs III's apartment, where an undetermined amount of explosives were found, has been sealed by a federal court at the request of the Justice Department.

Hinrichs blew himself up yards from Oklahoma Memorial Stadium Saturday night while tens of thousands of fans watched an OU-Kansas State football game.

Bob Troester, first assistance U.S. attorney in Oklahoma City, said the department requested the warrant be sealed, but declined to elaborate when asked why it was necessary to do so given previous media reports that a depressed Hinrichs acted alone and on a whim.

"You can draw whatever assumption you like," he said. "We don't comment on any sealed indictments."

Troester also said he could not divulge details about what items were found inside Hinrichs' home, and he could not say if or when the warrant would be unsealed at some point in the future.

The attorney did confirm the incident was still "currently being investigated," but again declined to provide any specifics.

What is it with Oklahoma?

Nothing to see here... move along part deux

G