Boston police chief was going to make Boston his 50th marathon, but not running due to terrorism fears

damn skateboarders

Seriously, thanks to that dude for stepping up to do his job.

Another example of the over-reaction to acts of violence that happened to be done by "Muslims." If only the mainstream had an accurate understanding of the true dangers that face humanity. It is ridiculous that this is the reason he isn't running the race.

Obviously his sense of duty is what made him police chief so good on him for that and trying to be responsible. At the same time I think it's a bummer for him to miss out on his 50th marathon as I doubt anything will happen.

LetsRun.com wrote:

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Evans, an avid runner, said he's canceled his plans to run the 2016 edition of the race on April 18 so he can tend to security duties. He said he had planned to make it his 50th marathon and 19th Boston, but Tuesday's attacks in Brussels prompted him to reconsider.

Instead, he said, marathon security will be his main focus.

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The little guy's a plodder anyway. Runs in discount store "sneakers." Gets plenty of air through that proboscis though.

Lygand wrote:

Another example of the over-reaction to acts of violence that happened to be done by "Muslims." If only the mainstream had an accurate understanding of the true dangers that face humanity. It is ridiculous that this is the reason he isn't running the race.

Hard to call it an overreaction when the Boston Marathon has actually had a terrorist attack.

Location South wrote:

Lygand wrote:

Another example of the over-reaction to acts of violence that happened to be done by "Muslims." If only the mainstream had an accurate understanding of the true dangers that face humanity. It is ridiculous that this is the reason he isn't running the race.

Hard to call it an overreaction when the Boston Marathon has actually had a terrorist attack.

He also didn't mention anything about the terrorists being Muslim. Definitely has more to do with the very recent terrorist attack during the Boston Marathon.

But face it, them being Radical Muslims explains a lot about their intentions, just as if they were Radical Christians or Radical Buddhists (they're out there). It's important to understand the motivations of our enemies to better protect against them.

Lygand wrote:

Another example of the over-reaction to acts of violence that happened to be done by "Muslims." If only the mainstream had an accurate understanding of the true dangers that face humanity. It is ridiculous that this is the reason he isn't running the race.

Yeah. Only 32,000 people murdered by Muslim terrorist last year. No worries, mate. They'vve only been up front with their intentions and have followed up with it.

We mustn't jump to conclusions.

28027 deadly jihad attacks since 9/11.

Thank you for protecting us, Commissioner Evans!

Sounds like he didn't qualify

Religion of pieces wrote:

Lygand wrote:

Another example of the over-reaction to acts of violence that happened to be done by "Muslims." If only the mainstream had an accurate understanding of the true dangers that face humanity. It is ridiculous that this is the reason he isn't running the race.

Yeah. Only 32,000 people murdered by Muslim terrorist last year. No worries, mate. They'vve only been up front with their intentions and have followed up with it.

We mustn't jump to conclusions.

You're an idiot, like the Chief.

By his logic, no cop should ever take a day off because there are 100s of thousands of motor vehicle collisions happening.

Highly unlikely the FBI would run another operation at the Boston Marathon again so soon.

Red herring of ridiculous proportions.

Here they go again wrote:

Highly unlikely the FBI would run another operation at the Boston Marathon again so soon.

Hi, K5! Still wearing that tinfoil hat I see.

Kind of agree with Lazy Oinker. Why not just cancel his plans to run the marathon and not make a public announcement about it?

I guess the Department can't do their job without him.

Reminds me of a friend who lets the world know every time he does volunteer work or makes a charity donation.

Bravo to Evans for doing the right thing. Maybe he can join Dave McGillivray when he runs the course later in the day.

Lygand wrote:

Another example of the over-reaction to acts of violence that happened to be done by "Muslims." If only the mainstream had an accurate understanding of the true dangers that face humanity. It is ridiculous that this is the reason he isn't running the race.

Can you please enlighten us all and tell us what the "True dangers" facing humanity are? It sounds like you seem to know it all. Post away or email me personally as I want to be enlightened.

What a drama queen.

I had people asking if I was afraid to fly this week! Um, no. an attack on the other side of the planet doesn't mean my airport is unsafe the day after.

Just like having to take your shoes off forever due to one failed shoe bomber.Just another excuse to enhance the police state.

If he feels his job responsibilities can't have him training for a race (and god knows how he found the time to train for 49 of them) then just shut up and do your job.

old guy 70 wrote:

Kind of agree with Lazy Oinker. Why not just cancel his plans to run the marathon and not make a public announcement about it?

I guess the Department can't do their job without him.

Reminds me of a friend who lets the world know every time he does volunteer work or makes a charity donation.

The reporter is a marathoner and likely knows that Evans is one too. He probably asked him about it in the interview. It is in no way an announcement.

Good Grief wrote:

What a drama queen.

I had people asking if I was afraid to fly this week! Um, no. an attack on the other side of the planet doesn't mean my airport is unsafe the day after.

Just like having to take your shoes off forever due to one failed shoe bomber.Just another excuse to enhance the police state.

If he feels his job responsibilities can't have him training for a race (and god knows how he found the time to train for 49 of them) then just shut up and do your job.

How far we've fallen from the Greatest Generation to the entitled brats. He didn't say he was afraid. His duty as chief is to ensure the safety of the public. And because of his commitment to his responsibilities, he's making a personal sacrifice for our benefit.

I thank god, the likes of you are not in charge of the safety of those of us who fly on the planes with you. A mere few weeks following a Muslim terrorist attack, you'd be shirking your responsibilities and flying off to Disney to work on your tan.