Two bombs at the finish line of the Boston Marathon

[Bear Islander]

Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

And have you noticed that the links are often to UK papers, who seem to have better stories on this so far?

This whole thing hit way too close to home. Bear Islander's post sounds much like other stories I've heard from folks who were in the midst of it all - many people in our area were impacted by this bombing, as many had families in the marathon or were in it themselves. It's no small thing. I'm glad Don left this thread up - thanks!

Since the bombings I have been mostly watching the news on BBC World News. They have more hard news and less hype and speculation. Plus they talk so cute. They were pronouncing Watertown as Water-ton.

[tis]

Originally Posted by Argie's Wife

And have you noticed that the links are often to UK papers, who seem to have better stories on this so far?

This whole thing hit way too close to home. Bear Islander's post sounds much like other stories I've heard from folks who were in the midst of it all - many people in our area were impacted by this bombing, as many had families in the marathon or were in it themselves. It's no small thing. I'm glad Don left this thread up - thanks!

Yes, I have noticed. I think the UK papers do a better job of reporting our news than our news media does in this country.

[NonVoting Taxpayer]

Bclaker - The link you included in your post is in very poor taste. I may be in the minority but I don't see any useful purpose where it needs to be included on this Winnipesaukee forum. Out of respect for the victims those pictures don't need to be circulated by you or anyone to be viewed by someone who knows or is related to one of the victims. I undersatnd the pictures are available on the internet but let some trashy website provide them. Even with your disclaimer, they are not even close to what I expected.

[bclaker]

Originally Posted by NonVoting Taxpayer

Bclaker - The link you included in your post is in very poor taste. I may be in the minority but I don't see any useful purpose where it needs to be included on this Winnipesaukee forum. Out of respect for the victims those pictures don't need to be circulated by you or anyone to be viewed by someone who knows or is related to one of the victims. I undersatnd the pictures are available on the internet but let some trashy website provide them. Even with your disclaimer, they are not even close to what I expected.

You are entirely correct. I had not thought of vitims or relatives looking at it. For that reason it is inappropriate and I removed it.