>That seems to be the gist of it. Since the Boston Marathon event (pressure cooker bombs in backpacks) "backpack" is a loaded term, especially on the US East Coast.
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>We're starting to see a mindset where "notifying the cops" in situations like this is considered a good, even noble deed. As has been amply shown in the past, an increase in informers and the rise of a police state go hand-in-hand.

So it goes. Back in the 30s-50s in the USSR you wouldn't want to talk with anyone about anything (unless both of you were sufficiently drunk), because you never knew what may be construed as suspicious, and who within earshot may tip KGB or be a KGB guy.

A BuSab is urgently needed.