[FReepaholic]

>>...My fear is that this cell's sole function is to paralyze the Metro DC-area while a second cell prepares its attacks on the usual Washington targets....<<

Perhaps, but why put the authorities in your target area on a heightened state of alert?

[WarSlut]

Perhaps, but why put the authorities in your target area on a heightened state of alert?

Misdirection, distraction. They could be trying to draw authorities out into the surrounding areas, making the city itself more vulnerable.

Just thinking out loud, here...