If we see something, are we no longer supposed to say something?

The DIY version of counter terrorism for the last few years was “If you see something, say something”. This is pretty good advice if you want to cut down on such events as sociopaths shooting up schools or theatres, and Islamist killers murdering infidels.

Except when a kid brought a contraption to school that was a home made alarm clock, but looked nothing like a clock, a teacher saw something and said something.

Now, there is indignant outrage, a new hashtag slogan, and the kid gets invited to meet the President.

So much for “If you see something, say something”?