Stadiums on target for terrorist attack

[CavsRules]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>WASHINGTON -- A Web site is claiming that seven NFL stadiums will be hit with radiological dirty bombs this weekend.However, the U.S. government is expressing doubts about the threat, which mentioned stadiums in Houston, New York, Miami, Atlanta, Seattle, Oakland and Cleveland.The threat was posted Oct. 12 as part of an ongoing Internet conversation titled "New Attack on America Be Afraid."Further details weren't immediately available.</div> Link

 

[CavsRules]

Here is statement from the Browns.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Statement from the Cleveland Browns10.18.2006In response to published reports regarding threats to several NFL stadiums this weekend, the Cleveland Browns have issued the following statement:"We are aware of the report and have met with the appropriate federal and local authorities. We take the safety of our fans very seriously and will remain vigilant with all of our security procedures. We would like to emphasize that our fans should continue to feel comfortable attending Cleveland Browns Stadium."In addition, the NFL released the following statement, also on Wednesday afternoon."The Department of Homeland Security has judged that the threat is not credible. Our stadiums are very well protected through the comprehensive security procedures we have in place, including secure facility perimeters, pat-downs, and bag searches.</div>http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/article.php?id=5917

 

[BrewCityBuck]

What a bunch of hoo-ha. Anyone with half a brain would realize that these threats were probably bogus. It would be almost impossible for terrorist groups to acquire enough plutonium to make 7 dirty bombs (an overrated weapon, the media loves to talk about them because they sound scary) without somone getting caught...etc...

 

[BALLAHOLLIC]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>WASHINGTON (AP) - An Internet message claiming that seven NFL stadiums will be hit with dirty bombs this weekend was met with "strong skepticism" Wednesday by government security officials.With nothing to indicate an imminent attack, local authorities and stadium owners were alerted "out of an abundance of caution."Dated Oct. 12, the posting was part of an ongoing conversation titled "New Attack on America Be Afraid." It appeared on a Web site called "The Friend Society," which links to various online forums and off-color cartoons.The message said trucks would deliver radiological bombs to stadiums in New York, Miami, Atlanta, Seattle, Houston, Oakland and Cleveland ? and that Osama bin Laden would later claim responsibility.</div><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>"The death toll will approach 100,000 from the initial blasts and countless other fatalities will later occur as result from radioactive fallout," according to a copy of the posting obtained by The Associated Press.It said al-Qaida would automatically be blamed for the nearly simultaneous attacks and predicted, "Later, through al-Jazeera, Osama bin Laden will issue a video message claiming responsibility for what he dubbed 'America's Hiroshima."'The posting noted that all but one of the stadiums ? Atlanta ? are open-air arenas, adding: "Due to the open air, the radiological fallout will destroy those not killed in the initial explosion." The retractable roof in Houston has been closed for all games so far this season.</div>

 

[kingjamez]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061019/ap_on_...ootball_threats<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>WASHINGTON - The FBI interviewed a Milwaukee resident Thursday who officials believe was involved in posting Internet threats about dirty bomb attacks on NFL football stadiums this weekend. The threats appeared to be phony.</div>It wasent believeable anyways..