Boston Bombing, Boston Marathon April 15th

[niky]

I know this is slightly going off on a tangent, but my Facebook feed is full of people posting this. Yet, today, in Iraq bombs killed at least 31 people and injured more than 200. What makes that any different? Because it happens in Iraq? Death is death no matter how you put it, all this attention from Boston is making me question the media's priorities.

More people have died of cancer in the time it took to type this than have died at Boston. The Boston attack is unprecedented. Cancer is not. Bombings in Iraq are not. Despite what we may think about how "secure" we've made the place, it is still an active warzone. And I do get news of Iraqi and Pakistani bombings on my twitter feed.

I would argue that the people who decided to complain about a medical professional's word choice for being too "uncaring" are the ones making mountains out of mole hills.

I don't get what negative connotations one can possibly assign to the word, especially coming from a first responder. Is it dehumanizing? No more than the police calling someone who's been stabbed a "victim." Both are technical terms.

 

[Ken]

I don't get what negative connotations one can possibly assign to the word, especially coming from a first responder. Is it dehumanizing? No more than the police calling someone who's been stabbed a "victim." Both are technical terms.

All I care to say is I was applying the negative connotation to the word alone. Who was speaking it was a mute point, as it was just slow-chat.

 

[dylansan]

I don't get what negative connotations one can possibly assign to the word, especially coming from a first responder. Is it dehumanizing? No more than the police calling someone who's been stabbed a "victim." Both are technical terms.

Agreed, not to mention people use words like that to avoid frank words like "died" which tend to make people feel worse about things. It's very common, and in no way reveals his emotional response to what happened. He was just being professional.

I don't mind going on this tangent since there isn't really much other news about it at the moment. It's not really an important point but if you're going to bring it up, others should be able to point out that it's not really a fair criticism (and it's clear now you're not criticizing anyone, so all's good).

 

[niky]

There are no negative connotations... it's a euphemism. Like "passed away." A word to avoid saying "died".

Doctors need to be able to distance themselves from the word "death", because they have to face it everyday. My family owns a hospital chain, and many of my relations are doctors. I've seen even veteran doctors break down in tears after a failed operation... sometimes one which they undertook despite knowing it would be a lost cause.

Believe me, despite being a euphemism, the word still hits just as hard if you're the one sitting there when it happens.

 

[Ken]

Fair enough, Niky. I can understand that viewpoint.

Edit:

[Update, 2:15 a.m. ET] At least 17 people are reported to still be in critical condition.

 

[Sir Tuddle]

My condolences to those in the Boston Marathon incident as well as those 31 in Iraq. Really don't like how the media covered this though. Talked with my folks earlier today about this and they knew nothing about the latter incident, it's just so irritating

 

[Ken]

[Update, 3:35 a.m. ET] The identity of the child killed in Monday’s bombings at the Boston Marathon is 8-year-old Martin Richard, according to The Boston Globe. The newspaper also reported residents in Dorchester gathered at a local restaurant to remember the child Monday night.

 

[sems4arsenal]

I have to say kudos to how this situation was handeled ,Police doing their jobs,the google people finder,etc

Condolences to those involved and wish a quick recovery to those injured.

 

[braunracing88]

Between this and the gunshot suicide at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 this past Saturday night, it's been a rather deadly weekend in American sports.

 

[Mic_Col]

. . . gunshot suicide at the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NRA 500 this past Saturday night . .

Please tell me that's a different NRA than the one I'm thinking of??

I live in Australia, so if it is another name, a brand name, I really haven't heard of it.

 

[F1 fan]

Please tell me that's a different NRA than the one I'm thinking of??

Nope. National rifle association.

 

[themartlab]

All my prayers to Boston people and those touched by the attack. It's disgusting. Those hiding bombs under people like this, are cowards. Whoever did this, needs to receive a visit of a Navy Seal team.

 

[Touring Mars]

Of course it is impossible to say right now, but I wouldn't be surprised if this was the work of right-wing extremists - either gun control or tax protesters. Given that yesterday was Patriot's Day, and the incidents occurred in Boston, there is reason to suspect domestic terrorism. One would hope this was the work of a single individual or small group rather than something larger or more sinister - but either way, it's an inexcusable act of cowardice.

 

[Monatsende]

[...] Given that yesterday was Patriot's Day, and the incidents occurred in Boston, there is reason to suspect domestic terrorism. One would hope this was the work of a single individual or small group [...]

Most likely in my opinion. Brainless numbskull(s) - hope (he/she) they`ll "feel the full weight of justice"!

 

[iMikeTheKing]

I'm really worried right now. I can't believe I forgot about my family that lives in that area and the the few that live in the path of the marathon where the explosions happened. I hope they are okay.

 

[35mm]

I'm really worried right now. I can't believe I forgot about my family that lives in that area and the the few that live in the path of the marathon where the explosions happened. I hope they are okay.

And yet, here you are on the internet, posting on a forum...

Anyway, hope everything's OK.

 

[Monatsende]

And yet, here you are on the internet, posting on a forum...

Anyway, hope everything's OK.

Guess you wanted to say: Grab a phone and call them!

 

[Caz]

Saudi national a person of interest in custody in hospital. His apartment was raided late night/early morning. Reportedly bags were taken from apartment and computer experts are going through his hard drives.


Edit: yet to find anything.

 

[20832]

I don't know, if anyone has posted this video yet.

 

[e30 freek]

Very sad

 

[Monatsende]

and loud.

 

[Caz]

Good link.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/...Za6k2KFVU6q5b75bf6ACE/mobilebasic?viewopt=127

 

[DK]

Wbc has been outspoken long enough for the vast majority of people to realize how insane they are, so they are only really making bigger (insert word) out of themselves anyway whether we put their "information" on here or not imo.

The WBC are just a bunch of trolls. Many members of the Phelps family have law degrees - if they were stereotypical braindead Bible-thumpers, I doubt they would have passed their law school exams.

 

[photonrider]

A ghastly tragedy. So many innocent lives affected.
My thoughts go out to all those families, and individuals who suffered from this event.

 

[F1 fan]

The WBC are just a bunch of trolls. Many members of the Phelps family have law degrees - if they were stereotypical braindead Bible-thumpers, I doubt they would have passed their law school exams.

What amazes me is that the they haven't fallen foul of the bar association's ethics codes. I saw one of the phelps lawyers standing on the court steps after a case chanting one of wbc's infamous slogans. I would have thought that kind of public behavior would be unacceptable for a lawyer. Obviously not...

 

[Johnnypenso]

FBI news briefing is imminent regarding a home that was searched and certain items found that may relate to the investigation.


UPDATE: 6 or 7 people to the podium so far..nothing new to report. Taking questions now, no statements on a search or suspect.

 

[Caz]

Plane evacuated at logan. Two men escorted off plane and dogs are heading in.



Edit: just found out i have hung out with the guys whos picture was posted here. The one that was called fake. He is.very good friends with a longtime friend of mine and has been to several of my gatherings.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Some faith in humanity restored:

http://bostonmarathonconspiracy.com/

 

[Morrac32]

Just read that they were taken off plane because they were speaking Arabic and that it made some marathoners that were on the plane nervous. Read into that what you want, but I am wondering how many more stories like this we may be seeing.

http://www.myfoxboston.com/story/21988916/2013/04/16/plane-brought-back-to-gate-at-logan-airport

 

[Caz]

Morrac. Sadly, i think we will see it alot in the coming weeks.