Islamic leaders told police that the explosion was just a 13-year-old “experimenting.” What was the kid trying to do? “Teenager responsible for chemical bomb near Islamic Society of Portland,” by Helen Dailey for WCSH6.com, September 22 (thanks to Joe):
PORTLAND, ME (NEWS CENTER) — Police say there were no injuries or damage caused by a chemical bomb that went off in a parking lot near the Islamic Society of Portland.
The bomb went off in the lot between the Islamic Society and Back Bay Grill around 8:00 PM Tuesday night. Portland Police say Islamic elders came forward to tell them that a 13 year old from the Society was experimenting and was responsible for the bomb. Another bomb was also found undetinated [sic]….
Just a young Muslim at a mosque experimenting with a bomb. In Maine. What’s to be concerned about? It isn’t as if mosques have ever been centers of violence elsewhere, right?