Day one:

We witnessed a cacophony of information and misinformation based on verified, unverified fact and fiction. Sins of omission and commission drove many to see or hear what they wanted to see or hear. When you tell me that there is “black powder residue at the scene†if that is the case it looks more like domestic terrorism, but the white plume makes m

Mass Casualty in Boston (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

e question black powder explosives . The reported unexploded devices rules out the potential of one bomber and reinforces the theory that it had to be a group effort, however there was no tell-tale chatter. The swarthy-skinned guilty-looking guy, looking so guilty that someone tackled him and the follow-on search of his residence and seizing stuff from his apartment led one to believe it was important evidence. He may be a “person of interest†and then not a PI;  but he may or may not be a Forensic Patient in a hospital accompanied by heavy inside and outside security, Hmm. Leaks to the media on information that “could not be shared†in the investigative phase of inquiry make SpongeBob look like a rock.  The press briefings gave me little comfort that there was single point of responsibility for investigating the event. How many leaders have to assure us that the FBI is in charge? The Governor, the Mayor, District Attorneys, State Police, Police Commissioner, et. al. Unless we missed it there did not seem to be any representation from Department of Homeland Security.

Day two:

Marathon Ambulances (Reuters/Dominick Reuter)

The morning-after briefing provided as many questions as answers. After listening to the usual set of officials assuring us that they were on the job, new details about what the facts were, put a new look on what to evaluate. There were only two bombs and no unexploded bombs, and the JFK Library event has not been proven to be related. This would make it possible for one person to drop off the bombs. Let’s say for instance the guilty-looking guy was the bomber – how could you explain why he is in such a rush to get out of area. Is one of the long history of “suicide bombers†getting cold feet about seeking the rewards associated with such an act. Since the authorities say they have no suspects we could eliminate the guilty-looking guy and then wonder what will happen to the brave citizen who tackled him. And this should free up those massed guards at the hospital.  It is time I get back to work. Perhaps, like others I have become victim of the â€fog of eventsâ€.