"You can hear the detonation of the other 2 devices (along with the rest of the bottles in the bag found) in the video links above."
I just watched and listened to that link. The "explosion" (report) that is heard on the video is the device used by the bomb squad to destroy the other two baking soda/vinegar devices. I have been off-line for a few days and had not heard anything about this so I thank for posting the article. My take is that it was some kids doing what kids do, being idiots and making little "noisemakers" (IMO), without any thought to the possible harm that it could (and did) cause.
-H
I made a "stink bomb" in chem 101 almost 30 years ago, and forced the whole east wing of the lab to evacuate. I just realized that I am an international terrorist. Should I turn myself in after all these years? Is there a statute of limitations?
You could be absolutely correct. However, with the other devices found this week and the threat broadcast by Al Qaeda mentioning targetting kids and using a college-aged American as the spokesman it to me doesn't appear like a harmless prank. Personally, I'd rather err on the side of caution at this point and assume till proven otherwise that this could be a terrorist act (and not just as defined under GA law).
Also, if kids understand that there are serious consequences for these "pranks" (if that's what they are) then maybe there won't be as many "copycat" type situations. At the very least they shouldn't downplay this in the media.
"baking soda/vinegar devices."
How could a janitor sustain injury or even ringing in the ears from baking soda and vinegar in a plastic bottle?