Are you more afraid?

The Inspector

The Inspector

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I just not more afraid, given the size of the US and how many people the terrorist kill.

I am allot more likely getting kill driving to work,by an over aggressive driver.

I am troubled by the number of guns people have.
 

Meh, my feeling is when your number is up that's it. You can't live in fear. I mean of course I'm afraid for other people. Every time there is a big gathering like the Thanksgiving parade...you kind of hold your breath happy they got through it without any nasty surprises. But for me I fear life more than death sometimes. Besides where we live I'm statistically more likely to die in a auto accident. There also is more stray gunfire around here than one might be comfortable with.
 
I'm not more afraid of the threat of being killed by a terrorist, or the number of guns people have. If there were enough domestic terrorists working in coordination with each other to attack every city of the United States within the same week, I'll be thanking my lucky stars for any good American citizens that can help take them down with their firearms, the more people and more guns in that scenario, the better for us all. Although realistically, I doubt that would ever happen, not in our lifetime anyway.
 

I am much more afraid of being shot by some yahoo with a gun having a fit of road rage... or shooting and missing his intended target than I am of a Terrorist attack... Many more homegrown yahoos that terrorists to worry about since any of them can get the as many guns of any type their little hearts desire.
 
Of course where you live is going to influence the odds. Out in the sticks there are hardly any attractive targets for terrorists as opposed to large, packed cities - one of the advantages of living in the country.

So far, at least, yes, you're more likely to die from a car accident or cancer than you are from a terrorist.
 
I just don't like huge crowds like "raves". Young people seem to thrive on them when rock bands gather

ala Woodstock. They're asking for trouble. Terrorists are just waiting for those scenarios to shoot 'em up.
 
I don't think my fear of Terrorism would stop me from attending a high profile event if I had the opportunity... but as I get older, my interest in that sort of thing has dwindled anyway.. So they are going to have to catch me at the Mall .... or the grocery store.
 
In certain circumstances I am wary but not afraid.

“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer.
Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.
I will face my fear.
I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.
Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.”
― Frank Herbert, Dune
 
The Inspector said:
I just not more afraid, given the size of the US and how many people the terrorist kill.

I am allot more likely getting kill driving to work,by an over aggressive driver.

I am troubled by the number of guns people have.
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I am far more fearful of some Drunk or Cell Phone idiot behind the wheel, than any firearms or terrorist related issues.
 
I understand some people live with the emotional delusion they are safer having a gun, but all the data says they are wrong.

But I am getting off subject. I am unhappy that people are being scared by the media and the Hate mongering presidential candidates.

First it was the Mexicans and then the Muslims. Do they like anyone but them shelfs.
 
Don M. said:
I am far more fearful of some Drunk or Cell Phone idiot behind the wheel, than any firearms or terrorist related issues.
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Same here Don, we almost were run off the highway at 70mph when this woman was so involved with her important cell phone conversation, that she swerved into the left lane where we were and she wasn't even aware. Luckily my husband's an excellent driver and was able to avoid the collision and gain control of our truck without rolling into the divider. I was so angry and looked at her to show it, and she was completely in another world, totally oblivious to the fact that anything even happened. Don't even get me started on the 'texters'! :mad: :D
 
Not afraid, but definitely more aware of things around me in a crowd. When I take the train into Boston and find myself waiting in N. Station with hundreds of other folks for the evening train home, the phrase "soft target" becomes more real. I'm more aware that there are folks out there who want to do us harm. So, am I afraid? No. Do I look around more and take in what's going on around me? You bet.
 
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SeaBreeze said:
Same here Don, we almost were run off the highway at 70mph when this woman was so involved with her important cell phone conversation, that she swerved into the left lane where we were and she wasn't even aware. Luckily my husband's an excellent driver and was able to avoid the collision and gain control of our truck without rolling into the divider. I was so angry and looked at her to show it, and she was completely in another world, totally oblivious to the fact that anything even happened. Don't even get me started on the 'texters'! :mad: :D
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I am far more "fearful" when driving than I would ever be about getting shot. True, there are many thousands of lives taken by firearms every year....mostly suicides, and inner city gang shootings. However, far more lives are lost on our nations highways every year....due mostly to drivers faults. I stay off the roads late at night...especially on weekends, due to the drunks. However, these cell phone "addicts" are everywhere, at all hours. I've had a half dozen near misses in the past 3 or 4 years as these clowns are drifting all over the road while Yakking on their phones. I've seen some reliable statistics recently that put cell phone usage as the Number One cause of highway accidents and deaths.

If I were King, I would put a chip in the cars computer that would turn the radio to full volume if a cell phone is activated while the car is in motion....maybe that would give these fools a clue to pull over and stop if they want to Yak.
 
First of all, to answer the question in the thread title – No, I’m not more afraid.

Bobw235 – I’ve always been extremely aware of my surroundings (and it has nothing to do with terrorists and guns.) Having been the victim of a serious stalker for a period of several years, I learned to be more cautious – but I was careful even before that happened.

SeaBreeze and DonM – agree with what you’ve said about cell phone users.

It’s interesting that some (notice I said some – not all) members who live in other countries keep chipping away, day after day, about how crappy and dangerous they think the USA is. They get all haughty and bent out of shape when anyone dares to even mildly disagree with them. Well, since they don’t live here I have no idea why they care so much. If they have relatives here they should immediately make arrangements to help those loved ones get out of the USA and move them to another country.

And for those USA residents who agree with them and are “afraid”, you’re free to leave anytime. Bon voyage. :wave:
 
applecruncher said:
I’ve always been extremely aware of my surroundings (and it has nothing to do with terrorists and guns.
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Maybe not as aware as I could have been, but growing up in a big city and being out in the streets at all times of the day or night, you learn to be aware of your surroundings...it's called street smarts. :) I love being an American and living in the USA, don't intend to move anywhere either. I live in the reality of real every day life, not in the fantasy of overly dramatized headlines that are made to instill fear, promote political agendas and gain viewers....follow the money. :dollar:
 
Too many other things to "be afraid" of. Fate doesn't distinguish from death by terrorist, robber, drunk driver, distracted driver, job or household accident etc.
 
WhatInThe said:
Too many other things to "be afraid" of. Fate doesn't distinguish from death by terrorist, robber, drunk driver, distracted driver, job or household accident etc.
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Sure, and then there's cancer, heart attack, home catching on fire, falling down a flight of stairs, dying in a plane crash, etc. etc.

But life is too short to live in fear, imo. Caution, street smarts, common sense - yes. Fear - NO.
 

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