"Easier target for them," Lawrence said over the secure command link.

"Not specific targets because we didn't have that information, to be honest," he said.

"I have a mortgage and two kids in college," said another target of the buyout, who, like many co-workers, refused to identify himself.

"The targets of attack focus on our entire economy and our way of life," he said.

"Sir," a voice a few thousand miles away said steadily, "tracking reports the target on final approach."

The targets of the respective general managers said a lot about where each organization stands this off season.

"A target on the mag," he said with a tinge of excitement in his voice.

Her target said to her smiling face in the mirror, 'Any minute now.'

The targets of animal rights organizations say the more radical philosophy is gaining influence and they point to an increase in violent acts.

"But the target can always come back and say, 'This is why we ranked this building at a lower assessment than the guy next door.' "