ridiculous. anyone who wants to do harm doesn't construct something that looks like a flashlight connected to a baby alarm clock. it looked absurd. what does this tell us about motivation other than i want to get attention? >> that's a great question. it's one of two things. i won't be popular for saying this. either to send a message to these people we are watching you and coming after you and try to intimidate them. or possibly to create sympathy for them. i don't know where it will come out. >> laura: ryan, motivation given the prop-like quality of these devices? >> the only thing would be to intimidate or cause fear or panic. these are not functional. they sent them all over the place. in my opinion as well, i agree with your other guest.