CattyNebulart Wrote:You don't get to hand a loaded gun to a 5 year old and blame the gun when he shoots someone..........Uhhhhmmm... I understand what you're getting at... but in this case the weapon of choice was a smartphone and an unsecured internet connection. Kid probably coulda done it at the local library - boy wouldn't have that been freakin' hilarious.
But anyhow... I would say that where a threat against public services (IE: bomb threat against cops, hospitals, water chlorination plant) the police have every right to fast-track that sumbitch (Patriot Act anyone?) and find out what the hell is going on... but until they know whether or not the threat is real, they should keep SWAT on leash. Close at hand, but definitely on leash.