What the fuck at the Boston Marathon?

[robin3mj]

I have 4 good friends who have each run the race most years since college. Thankfully, none of them ran this year, and the ones who planned to go watch decided this morning not to.

Best to everyone on the ground there- stay safe.

[turkish]

Sad news to hear, hard pics to watch.

[EricKeller]

there is a lot of unsubstantiated "news" about this floating around. Unfortunate, but understandable since what we know is pretty sketchy.

I think the reports of other devices found are based on the fact that they have been treating any bag left behind as an explosive. Makes sense.

[chasea]

Gaulzetti and Co. are ok.

[progetto]

Unfortunately this is becoming the reality of this world we live in, too many people with hate in thier hearts and disregard for fellow human beings. We all need to hold our loved ones close to us today and let them know how much they mean to us. Thoughts go out to everyone.
Bill

[SteveP]

Unfortunately this is becoming the reality of this world we live in, too many people with hate in thier hearts and disregard for fellow human beings. We all need to hold our loved ones close to us today and let them know how much they mean to us. Thoughts go out to everyone.
Bill

true for sure.

[Heronseye]

there are sick people out there.

Humans really suck sometimes. Thoughts and prayers for Boston.

[nahtnoj]

I ran the Marine Corps Marathon in 2001, about six weeks after 9/11.

The firepower lining the course was unreal.

Passing the Pentagon next to two Marines who were running the race carrying a giant American flag and singing God Bless America with them and dozens of others was equally unreal.

I cry a little pretty much every time I think of that day, and I've thought of it a lot in the last few hours.

[EricKeller]

there are a lot of great people too. The videos of the aftermath show people jumping the fence to help the wounded while everyone else is running for safety

[Matthew Strongin]

I cry a little pretty much every time I think of that day, and I've thought of it a lot in the last few hours.

I'm with you on this. And I'm sure we're not alone. I was working near the white house on 9/11 and walked across the river back to my apartment near the pentagon. The sights, sounds and smells of that day are stuck with me and came rushing to the forefront of my mind as soon as I heard about Boston. I feel absolutely sick. All of Boston and those affected are in my thoughts.

[lukasz]

This is terrible. Condolences, Boston folk.

To me acts like this are a reminder of how nice this geographic and temporal western world bubble we live in really is. For a lot of people on the planet this kind of violence is par for the course, and it has always been that way. Terrorism is by definition not something we can hide from. Scary stuff and a lot to think about. The motivations are more insidious than hate or delusion.

[j44ke]

there are a lot of great people too. The videos of the aftermath show people jumping the fence to help the wounded while everyone else is running for safety

Yep. Even in tragedy, there are people to be proud of.

[DDYTDY]

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[RickM]

From Dennis Lehane;

"I still haven’t processed today, but some stray observations—

Every thought and every prayer goes out to the victims and their families and loved ones. What a senseless act of waste and violence.

This wasn't about Boston. This was about a global gathering of the finest runners in the world on a gorgeous spring day celebrating nothing but athleticism and a love of life itself.

It’s hard to imagine any people more inspiring than all those people who dashed across Boylston Street within seconds of the first explosion, and rushed to the aid of the injured. Didn't give their own safety a thought. Made me proud to be a member of the human race, which I think was the exact opposite of the effect the bomber was hoping for.

Great job by my buddy, Dave Robichaud, questioning the official assumption that the fire at JFK Library was part of the attack. He cut down on a lot of public hysteria in one fell swoop with solid, effective journalism.

When I watch the footage of the first explosion, I look at the Boston Public Library Main Branch across the street, and I think no matter who they turn out to be--Islamic jihadists, home grown militia, neo-Nazis, something else--what really scares them, what they truly hate, is the access to knowledge that building exemplifies.

Lisa Hughes of WBZ 4 has been a rock throughout the coverage all day and into the night--empathetic but level-headed, humane and so sharp.

Youngest victim is 8. Sigh. What can you do with that? If your "CAUSE" involves the death of kids, it's not a cause, it's a pestilence.

So proud to be a Bostonian tonight. So brokenhearted to be one, too."

[slingshot]

The words on the exterior of the boston Public Library where this happened read: "The Commonwealth requires the education of the people as the safeguard of order and liberty." I have wondered about this phrase for a long time. Only now am I beginning to understand what it means. A sad day for Boston and the world.

[Mike Mcdermid]

"Youngest victim is 8. "


that is both heartbreaking and horrible....to a very large degree it also makes me boil inside

[Corso]

Incredible. I have a neighbor who was in the grandstands with her daughter, 60 feet away. They are ok, thank god.

Yes, people were truly brave in the light of this event.

but not all...

Just to show the nature of some of our fellow massholes, check out the looting going on:



Really? Stealing frekn jackets?

I hope the guilt of stealing keeps them up at night for years.

[sonny]

[Too Tall]

I wore my Red White and Blue jersey today.

Got really emotional when I realized one of our best friends wifes is a sub 4 hrs. runner at Boston.....fawk. They are ok, got covered by the smoke and flotsam.

Moving to Montana soon.

[j44ke]

I wore my Red White and Blue jersey today.

Got really emotional when I realized one of our best friends wifes is a sub 4 hrs. runner at Boston.....fawk. They are ok, got covered by the smoke and flotsam.

Moving to Montana soon.

You might read this before you go. No knock on Montana though, because guys like that are everywhere.