My co-workers stage bomb threats at a federal bank, what should I do?

[phucheneh]

As dumb as this 'prank' is, I don't see how anyone can not admit that people freaking out over a random container (box, bag, backpack, whatever) is still also dumb.

Being suspicious of every single thing that could contain a bomb is no different that suspecting every single person you see out in public is plotting to murder you.

'But there COULD be a bomb in there!'

Right, and that guy in front of you in the bank line COULD be about to stab you in the throat. But in all likelihood...he's not.

 

[BD231]

I only post the real or jump into an occasional funny around here but you all already know that. Thanks for the input. :thumbsup:

 

[waffleironhead]

As dumb as this 'prank' is, I don't see how anyone can not admit that people freaking out over a random container (box, bag, backpack, whatever) is still also dumb.

Being suspicious of every single thing that could contain a bomb is no different that suspecting every single person you see out in public is plotting to murder you.

'But there COULD be a bomb in there!'

Right, and that guy in front of you in the bank line COULD be about to stab you in the throat. But in all likelihood...he's not.

You insensitive bastard! It's a backpack, man, a backpack! You never know what is inside one of those jansports, you just never know. I think it's high time we outlaw all backpacks. You know, just to be sure.

 

[Spungo]

Bullshit.

I live in a university town -- 30,000 kids running around with backpacks every day. In addition, every cook, bartender and waitress I know, carries a backpack with a change of clothes, work shoes, etc.

Do you know how many backpacks get left behind in stores, bars, banks, restaurants, on buses and on sidewalks EVERY SINGLE DAY? Dozens. How many do you think are treated as possible bombs?

They should all be treated as bombs. Has anyone seen my anxiety medication? I'm shaking uncontrollably. Fucking bombs everywhere.

Being suspicious of every single thing that could contain a bomb is no different that suspecting every single person you see out in public is plotting to murder you.

Are you saying I shouldn't clench my purse when walking past a black person?

 

[phucheneh]

How dare you insinuate that what I said had anything to do with race.

I said treating ALL people as hostile threats was dumb.

Treating people as hostile based on racial stereotypes, though...totally cool with me.

 

[Ruptga]

Did anyone else double check to see if the op was Dari?

Or Zeze

 

[Maximilian]

Has noone ever tried to claim it was their bag and walk out with it? I know some people would be thinking "free bag!"

 

[LTC8K6]

What happens when a terrorist actually leaves a backpack bomb in the bank?

 

[MagnusTheBrewer]

I know some folks in Homeland Security that would like to speak to them.

 

[Dari]

I heard a guy singing a song the other day. It was in Farsi. I'm not good at Farsi but I learned the basics when I went to Afghanistan. One of the lyrics were

I solve most of my problems with a Kalashnikov.

Should this be reported or is it not unlike someone rapping about gangsta rap? I did a background check on the guy and everything looks fine. Also, our building is surrounded by police but it's mainly to keep people out. There's no metal detector.