Talk:D.C. sniper attacks
(talk moved from Talk:Washington sniper)
I think that this has been done backwards: I believe that there should be a link that takes you to the entry for "The Beltway Sniper" (where this article originated,) instead of vice-versa. That entry was first put in when it was linked from the "serial killers" entry; the purpose being that this individual, who has been dubbed "The Beltway Sniper" (not just by the media, but by everyone in the DC metro area; I know, I live there) is now a serial killer. So one day down the line it will be "Jack the Ripper," "Son of Sam," "The Beltway Sniper." Can an admin make a decision on this and change it if needed? EB
This is why the article should be Beltway Sniper. Lir 01:17 Oct 23, 2002 (UTC)
not sure if Beltway Sniper is going to stick... the guy is outside of the beltway...and a quick breeze through the news.google, none of the headlines read Beltway Sniper, nor do they call him/her that often enough, at least on the west coast... to merit his current ignoble name.
- Ok having read the other entry on the sniper, people living in the area do call him the Beltway Sniper
While we're at it, why not "Beltway Sniper of 2002" ? In 2210, this affair may well be forgotten. And hopefully it will be resolved by the end of this year. Just my 2 cents. FvdP
Beltway Sniper of 2002 seems redundant-this could go into 2003 too
If you look at a map it seems likely he is using the Beltway to get around. Lir 01:28 Oct 23, 2002 (UTC)
- Redundant ? And what if a beltway sniper strikes again in 2210 ? <wink> Well, anyway, forget about my suggestion. There will probably be no second "beltway killer" for a long time. FvdP
- If so, future Wikipedians will be perfectly capable of renaming the page themselves. --Brion 01:35 Oct 23, 2002 (UTC)
- That's what I thought. Don't understimate me ;-) --FvdP 01:37 Oct 23, 2002 (UTC)
truth of this statement?
- Tarot cards with handwritten statements were found at the scene of several of the shootings.
- I've only heard of one reported incidence...can someone verify the plural?
Lir? Aren't you jumping the gun a bit? They have only been arrested. No charges made. No evidence brought against them. Lir? Are you from the States? If not there is such a thing called innocent before guilty. If you are, then there is such a thing called innocent before guilty. Your entries are violating the NPOV if not worse. --dgd
what are you talking about? I have not said they were guilty. I have said they were arrested. and I put things in past tense because its all already happaned. Lir 19:37 Oct 24, 2002 (UTC)
My take on the affair is that snipers like this are losers. They always get caught (that's what they want). Publicity should focus on how well authorities and the general citizenry combined to track these losers down. After that, give 'em a fair trial and then hang 'em. --Ed Poor
- My take on this? I've been walking around for over a week, from bus stop to work and so on and so forth, carrying my bag in front of my chest as if it's going to protect me from a bullet to the heart. Every time I see a white van with a ladder rack I cringe. Yes, there should be a NPOV, but some of these comments are incredibly insensitive and you need to put yourselves in check before you open your mouth.eb