[Nogbad]

I heard some interesting specualation on the radio tonight
regarding the question:
why the sniper(s)
if they are moslem
might not want their identity made known
yet.

The theory is that this sniper attack
started out as a practise run
for a much larger full scale attack
yet to come.

However the sniper(s) themselves were so amazed
by their success in partially paralyzing the law enforcement agencies of the capital city
and terrorizing the population
that they decided to continue.

Whoever is the culprit
they certainly are providing a valuable tutorial
for future terrorist attacks.

[John Jamieson]

Springfield,VA (Hamas Cell) southwestern corner of I495 loop at I95. Closest to the center of all shootings.

Laurel, MD (Al Qaeda Cell) on I95 toward Baltimore, 8 miles from northeast corner of I495 loop. Closest to Bowie child shooting.

Potomac, MD (Hezbollah Cell) 4 miles west of northwest corner of I495 loop. Closest to western loop shootings

Herndon, VA (Al Qaeda & Islamic Jihad Cells) 10 miles west of I495 loop. A little farther than Potomac.

[Mitchell]

The theory is that this sniper attack started out as a practise run for a much larger full scale attack yet to come.

However the sniper(s) themselves were so amazed by their success in partially paralyzing the law enforcement agencies of the capital city and terrorizing the population that they decided to continue.

This is a believable possible scenario. The amount of fear and apprehension generated with a minimum of effort would have been well beyond their expectations.

It's also possible that this entire thing is a diversion, and that a major operation is planned for DC; not only are the shootings occupying the thinking and the resources of the police, but they've diverted attention geographically away from the heart of DC to the suburbs.

Whoever is the culprit they certainly are providing a valuable tutorial for future terrorist attacks.

Yes, unfortunately this true, whether this sniper turns out to be a terrorist or a domestic nut.