Explosion in Boston?

[Eli26]

I would have helped or I'd like to think if have kept my head enough to help. I asked my Dad about how he could keep his head in that kind of a situation with all the chaos. He just said because of doing that kind of work you become a bit hard to the emotions of it all and just do what must be done. I don't know how he does it to be honest or anyone in that line of work.

I honestly don't know if I would have the ***** to go and rescue those people. I would hope if push came to shove, I would. It's always easy to say stuff when you're looking at it from the outside looking in. Especially in the comfort of your own home. I would like to think I would say, screw you survival instincts, if I was that person on the other end, I would want people to come to my aid. Oh yeah, I would so guilt trip myself. Again, easier said than done. That's why I am so blown away by people like the paramedics, fire fighters, and the police officers who run towards danger. They know the risks. They weren't drafted. It was a life choice. I am blown away by people who can take that chance and do the right thing. And it's no slight to the other person who runs away for shelter. We're programmed to want to live. We want to get to safe ground, so yeah, it is an amazing feat and that's why I put so much focus and emphasis on those first responders.

 

[Kamandi]

It's too bad Massachusetts doesn't have the death penalty. The SOB who did this deserves capital punishment.



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[wyattroa]

I would have helped or I'd like to think if have kept my head enough to help. I asked my Dad about how he could keep his head in that kind of a situation with all the chaos. He just said because of doing that kind of work you become a bit hard to the emotions of it all and just do what must be done. I don't know how he does it to be honest or anyone in that line of work.

I don't want to say we become numb to the situation, but we just process it in a whole different way. When my patients are T their worst, dying, children, hurt, car wrecks, mangled, bone, or even brains I some how look past and at my calmest. I get a clear mind and am able to process what needs to be done and can work more efficiently. The thing is, these first responders are going to be hit by this in the coming days. There are calls I still remember, which I'm sure your father does too, some I'm sure he doesn't like to speak of. For the responders it's going to be how they cope afterwards. The other thing is most of the responders will have too much pride and arrogance to talk to the coupling or seek help if they need it.
Robert

 

[IrishJedi]

It's too bad Massachusetts doesn't have the death penalty. The SOB who did this deserves capital punishment.

If they want to, the Feds could seek capital punishment.

 

[devilof76]

Fingers crossed on that one...

I had family hanging out at the finish line at one point today. She and all of my Boston family were safe. That's a hell of a breath to exhale.

Condolences to those who did not get the same news I did.

 

[vodoun]

Welcome to the desensitization of internet culture. When you grow up with a constant 24/7 influx of information and access to the most graphic and perverse imagery at the touch of a button, the grotesqueries of life quickly become entertainment.

So for them seeing this, thats entertainment? seeing others suffer is entertainment?

Just think if smart phone technology was available during the 9/11 attacks , things like twitter , instagram , tumblr , facebook woulda been the same way , flooded with horrible pics & videos.

Indeed it's sad and ridiculous how many people took photos of the victims .

Goes to show how they don't respect people. But look what drives it, all the news stations, I see it even in the UK. Tweet in your stories, send in your pictures. News channels just encourage irresponsible behaviour. Exploitation.

I hope they find who is resposible for this real quick.
it's scary taking my family to big events now.

what is this world coming too.

And if I could have been there helping those poor people then I would have, but there's no harm in discussing the tragedy. Looting and snapping photos of casualties is just pathetic.

Most of this behaviour is starting to remind me of some of these apocalyptic films where anything goes. People do whatever they want.

 

[TheObsoleteMan]

So for them seeing this, thats entertainment? seeing others suffer is entertainment?

There must be some perverse entertainment value in it for them, why else seek out pictures of the carnage? Is being told people have lost limbs not enough? It's like rubbernecking at a bad traffic accident.

Now that I think about it, I guess it has nothing to do with internet culture. I suppose it's just human nature.

 

[vodoun]

There must be some perverse entertainment value in it for them, why else seek out pictures of the carnage? Is being told people have lost limbs not enough? It's like rubbernecking at a bad traffic accident.

Now that I think about it, I guess it has nothing to do with internet culture. I suppose it's just human nature.

It has everything to do with the internet and it's become a culture. They have platforms to air it thats derived through influence.

If Twitter and Facebook or such wasn't used for the wrong reasons nowadays you probably wouldn't see this. If Smartphones weren't used for the wrong reasons nowadays, we probably wouldn't have these problems either.

I can't even imagine how screwed up it is that so many people gawking with their smartphones taking pictures in a terrible incident like this. Though I can see your point about the human nature part. What is once made for good purposes, some people will turn it to bad and for the wrong reasons.

Reminds me of that Jeff Goldblum quote in Jurassic Park from peoples behaviour for social media and such nowadays.

Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.

 

[devilof76]

The problem with the human nature explanation is that not all people participate in the behavior.

You may as well call the bombing itself human nature, but that doesn't exactly square with the behavior of the people trying to save the injured. What is human is the choice to be one way or the other, but the mere fact that it's a choice means that you can't make a universal judgment of the species.

 

[predarnold]

I can't believe all the pictures that have been shown, most of which have surfaced from smart phones onto Twitter. What's even scarier is the morbid curiosity surrounding the whole thing, "got the pics? Can I see em?" These aren't movie spoilers, these are real people suffering. I can't believe in some circles (I'm not saying that's the case here) that these are being passed around. If I were in their place and dismembered I'd hate for anyone to see me like this, let alone the world.

This stuff will desensitize you, and that's never a good thing in my opinion. Those pictures are just gruesome. If you were there at the event, how could you take a picture of what's happened to the victims? It almost feels like exploitation. I know I wouldn't have the nerve to take a shot, even if I was with the news and media.


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Hiding from reality is just wrong in my opinion. This horrible attack is a part of US history now. Never forget.

"There is a job to be done...to record the truth. I want to wake people up! "- James Nachtwey

 

[devilof76]

I can't think of a better way for people to bypass a filtered media than by recording it themselves.

 

[intothevoid]

Fingers crossed on that one...

I had family hanging out at the finish line at one point today. She and all of my Boston family were safe. That's a hell of a breath to exhale.

Condolences to those who did not get the same news I did.

I had family there too, glad to hear yours and mine are safe. What a tragedy.

The problem with the human nature explanation is that not all people participate in the behavior.

You may as well call the bombing itself human nature, but that doesn't exactly square with the behavior of the people trying to save the injured. What is human is the choice to be one way or the other, but the mere fact that it's a choice means that you can't make a universal judgment of the species.

Very well said.



Also deeply saddened by car bombings in Iraq yesterday that killed over 35, and massive earthquake in Iran/Pakistan today that has killed 45 so far...

May God help us all.

 

[ExMem-LarjaThwei]

Just read that one of the victims who passed away was an eight-year-old boy waiting with his sister and mother for his dad to finish the marathon.

Apparently the death toll is at 3 with 145 (10 of those being children) injured and 17 in critical condition.

I'm really surprised that the death toll is only at 3 considering 145 people were injured. You'd think it would be much higher. Fortunately it's not of course.

Also deeply saddened by car bombings in Iraq yesterday that killed over 35, and massive earthquake in Iran/Pakistan today that has killed 45 so far...

May God help us all.

This is very sad news as well and I don't mean to sound insensitive or stray too far off topic, but we've literally been having earthquakes here all night long. We usually only get one slightly noticeable earthquake every other month or so, but for this many what I'd consider to be large earthquakes to occur in one night is very odd.

 

[Mr. EcKo]

Live feed - https://live.boston.com/Event/Live_blog_Explosion_in_Copley_Square

"Brigham and Women's doc: 3 patients with small round pellets in them, press conf. on WCVB"






"MGH surgeon believes the bombs were packed with pellets or nails -- items meant to harm. Some have 30 or more in their body. #marathonbdc"








‘I don’t think he could do that,’ says roommate of Saudi Arabian man questioned in Marathon bombings

By Steven A. Rosenberg

REVERE - The roommate of the Saudi Arabia man whose apartment was searched by Boston Marathon bombing investigators today said he doubts his friend played a role in what Governor Deval Patrick today called a terrorist attack.

“I don’t think he could do that,’’ the roommate told the Globe.

The roommate described the man as a devout Muslim who is 20 years old and a fan of soccer. He said the man is from the city of Medina in Saudi Arabia.

The man is in Boston attending an English language school in greater Boston, the roommate said, who added that he last saw him on Sunday.

The roommate said law enforcement suddenly appeared at his door on Ocean Avenue late Monday night and asked him to step out of the unit. Police were still at the apartment this morning.

The Saudi Arabian man is at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, apparently being treated for injuries following the double bombing at the finish line on Boylston Street Monday afternoon.

An official briefed on the investigation said police had questioned the Saudi man about the bombing, but he has not been charged with any crime.

Last night, Boston police Commissioner Edward Davis said authorities do not have a suspect in the bombing.by Adrienne Lavidor-Berman 4/16/2013 2:08:03 PM 10:08 AM

 

[ExMem-LarjaThwei]

I don't think I've read any reason they have to suspect this Saudi Arabian man of being the bomber. Me thinks skin color has a bit to do with it.

 

[user 1190]

I don't think your going to read much about this investigation until some concrete facts come out. They seem to be very tight lipped this time, which is a good thing. Sometimes in these type things they give the media to much information.

And yes skin color has a lot to do with it. They are looking for a man who was dark skinned who was trying to access secured areas, and here is a guy who was obviously in the area at the time of the explosions and has dark skin.

 

[ProgMatinee]

I'm thinking this is probably a lone wolf type. It fits the pattern of what has been happening lately with the increase in violence. Random lunatics taking out their political or socials views trying to take out as many as possible and indiscriminatly.

I really doubt it is someone currently injured. If they wanted to execute a suicide killing they could have done a lot worse with machine guns.

I'm thinking they want to stay alive so they can execute more bombings.

 

[pixletwin]

Not sure if this is real or not, but worth remembering in any case:

This is Martin, 8. He died in the Boston bombing yesterday. He was at the finish line with his family, waiting for his dad to cross. His mother and little sister were catastrophically injured. He was the student of our dear friend, Rachel Moo. His message resonates powerfully today. My prayer is that we all live by Martin's words, paying tribute to his too-brief, but immeasurably valuable life by following his example.

 

[user 1190]

At least that one has a news story to back it up, unlike the pics that filled Facebook and Twitter last night

 

[pixletwin]

At least that one has a news story to back it up, unlike the pics that filled Facebook and Twitter last night

Yup. You are right. It's legit. I wasn't sure until now. Just very very sad.