Breaking: ANOTHER America Media Freakout Over Nothing: Sochi "Hijacker" Heavily Intoxicated-no bomb

[Fred Sanders]

Update: The Wall Street Journal reports the would-be hijacker was "heavily drunk":

A representative for the SBU said in a statement that the passenger was "heavily drunk," according to the Interfax news agency. "He tried to enter the pilot's cabin, calling out, "Let's fly to Sochi," the representative said, according to Interfax.

"Officials negotiated with the alleged hijacker and passengers were evacuated, with the cabin crew remaining on board, Mr. Mutlu said. Security officers then boarded the plane and subdued the alleged hijacker without the use of firearms, Mr. Mutlu said.

While the person wasn't found to have consumed alcohol, he may have used other substances to "stay alert," Mr. Mutlu said. He didn't elaborate on whether the person had any explosives.

A statement by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said that no weapons or explosives were found during a search of the aircraft by Turkish security personnel."

http://talkingpointsmemo.com//livewire/report-airliner-forced-to-land-after-possible-hijacking-attempt-in-connection-to-sochi

http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304181204579368912606603056

How much longer is the mass media going to frighten America for ratings and ignore the glory of sport?

Anyone who saw the opening ceremonies and was not moved and blown away by the artistry and showmanship is not thinking clearly about what The Olympics is supposed to represent, a celebration of culture and sport and peace, a finger in the eye of war and division and in the face of the terror that the media assists in making worse for no reason.

The athletes are showing bravery, can the rest of us not honor them by not freaking out over every little unconfirmed fright?

[NightWatcher]

1. it sounds to me like they are trying to blame problems on the outside world

I'm guessing any violence will come from locals and not someone flying in with a tube of Crest in their luggage. I'd go so far as to bet that the bombers (if it happens) are already inside the "ring of steel" and probably has a job inside, working at the McDonalds kiosk or sweeping up the sidewalks.

[Rosa Luxemburg]

2. probably

[hrmjustin]

3. To be fair they did not know he was drunk at the time.

It was a story.

[whistler162]

4. HUH?????

You are blaming the American media for reporting on a International story? You would probably blame them for not reporting on it.

sense ! do not make you