Three stabbed in park near White House

[sabra]

http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/11/01/park.stabbings.ap/index.html

Three stabbed in park near White House

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Three people were stabbed Tuesday in Lafayette Park, across from the White House, the Secret Service said.

"One individual has been detained," said Eric Zahren, a spokesman for the agency. "There are three apparent stabbing victims."

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"Three of (the victims) were transported to a local hospital and are being treated with non-life-threatening injuries," Fear told WUSA-TV. He said the area of the attack was closed, but the rest of the park is open.

There was no indication that the acts of violence were related in any way to the White House.

[AngryAmish]

1. Did they let George out again?

[SonicPeace]

2. aren't there a million cameras/cops there

Why couldn't the suspect be caught instantly? Aren't there a million security cameras there?

Not only that, I was just there last week. And the cops practically outnumbered the normal people. How could someone get away with stabbing three people there?

[onehandle]

10. Regular crimes happen near the White House all the time.

I've seen hookers waving down cars a block away.

The White House is protected. The people are on their own.

[bunkerbuster1]

11. I can recall a story of a homeless vet freezing to death outside the WH

during Reagan's years. (Fuzzy on the details though.)

[newyawker99]

18. Hi SonicPeace!!

Welcome to DU!! :toast:

[Jara sang]

3. Bush wanted to know what it felt like to take a human life.

Rather than by proxy.

[HereSince1628]

4. In daylight? Hope it wasn't a wacko slashing anti-war protestors

[SonicPeace]

5. there was one serious wacko there last week

one guy there holding a "saddam loves sheehan' sign truely looked like a wacko serial killer. no joke. i was gonna debate him but he had a very, very scary look in his eyes so i didn't bother.

[WhiteTara]

9. glad you "didn't bother"

as there would have been no discussion and you would have put yourself in jeopardy. Glad you didn't so I could welcome you to DU SonicPeace :hi:

[SonicPeace]

14. more clueless idiots at the WH

I just remembered something else. So I was there on Friday, the big day. One of the biggest days of the Bush administration. There were very few protesters or Bush supporters around. Basically, it was just the general public milling about. But obviously there was a complete Army of TV newscrews lined up in their usual spot. But there are millions of them. I overheard a few CLUELESS IDOTS ask a cop "what is goign on there today?" these people had no clue about the CIA leak/Fitzpatric investigation. no clue. they knew nothing. i was shocked.

[stepnw1f]

6. He Was Applying for Position in the White House

Tomorrow, he'll be out on bail with a fat paycheck waiting for him.

[Tesla]

7. It was Scooter!!!!

He's Freakin!!!!

[stepnw1f]

8. lol (nt)

[Yavin4]

12. In the early 80's, I saw my first ever porn film

a block away from the White House. You could actually see the WH when you walked out. In fact, that theater was where Deep Throat was playing. That's where Felt got the name.

[Algorem]

13. customers got "Washington Monument pants"

[SonicPeace]

15. thats hilarious yavin

It kinda reminds me of the old Times Square in NYC.

I know crime/homelessness has occured in the park throughout history. HOwever, in this day of post 9/11 security fervor you would think that park would now be in permanent lockdown. I know we would disagree with it but you would think the fascists in power would want it to keep us away and use security as the excuse.

[DemoTex]

16. I think I know who did it ..

[No Exit]

17. Quick! Where's Scooty-boot??

[jody]

19. The incident shows why self-defense is a personal problem. Law-abiding

citizens should carry their choice of tools to protect themselves against criminals even when next to the White House.

That's why our platform says, "We will protect Americans' Second Amendment right to own firearms". See Democratic Party Platform 2004.

[lonestarnot]

20. WTF! Sure it wasn't squirrels in a fight?