I think we all know the answer to this question already, so I won’t belabor the point, other then to refer you folks to this Cato report [1], which gives an excellent discussion about the risks of terrorism, and how they have been grossly inflated — by politicians to garner our votes and by the mainstream media to garner our attention (and, thus, advertising revenues). Here is a pertinent quote:
“…’the aim of terrorism is to terrify.’ If that is so, terrorism can be defeated simply by not becoming terrified — that is, anything that enhances fear effectively gives in to them.
“The shock and tragedy of September 11 does demand a focused and dedicated program to confront international terrorism and attempt to prevent a repeat. But it seems sensible to suggest that part of this reaction should include an effort by politicians, officials, and the media to inform the public reasonably and realistically about the terrorist context instead of playing into the hands of terrorists by frightening the public….”
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