This is the craziest part of the whole thing. Of all the talk of terrorists and various insider plots and "illegals" etc- so far it seems that a 20 year old kid from the Pittsburgh burbs who got cut from the rifle team, couldn't get a prom date, working alone, almost pulled off one of the biggest crimes against our nation in its' history.
Osama Bin Laden he was not. Luckily he didn't make the rifle squad and have more coaching/practice. He nearly was John Wilkes Booth.
The political atmosphere has been a circus for quite some time and will not get better anytime soon. Last weekend was a reality check in many ways. I'm possibly naively hoping that this settles everyone down a bit. For how long we shall see.
On a human side what Spin experienced shouldn't happen. I've worked in sports and event management. The planning and coordination is extraordinary. That's why it is tragic when it doesn't work out.
Whether a grocery store in Buffalo, a night club in Birmingham, a movie theater in Colorado or at a political rally in Western PA with one of the most powerful people on the planet, the reality is that these scenes are playing out. Everyday life and big events are blurring into places to make "statements" - whatever they may be.
But a 20 year old loner kid with no police or military training? Wow, simply wow. This should scare the hell out of everyone.
Spin- thanks for the insight and glad you are safe brother!