Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
Live free or die. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2015 #1
Do you feel that way about your children, too? pnwmom Feb 2015 #7
I do. While I will do my best to protect them, I realize ScreamingMeemie Feb 2015 #11
But I bet you wouldn't if they were young children still living at home. n/t pnwmom Feb 2015 #17
Look at the bigger picture. And, yes I would. 9/11 did not change my world view n/t ScreamingMeemie Feb 2015 #20
I had a daughter in Boston I couldn't reach by phone (or any other way) for three days after 9/11 pnwmom Feb 2015 #35
It did not keep me from visiting the top of the JP Morgan Chase building... ScreamingMeemie Feb 2015 #39
Live free or die. I always thought that was a dumb license plate. pnwmom Feb 2015 #40
I seem to have upset you because I like and appreciate being able to go the mall. ScreamingMeemie Feb 2015 #41
I'm not upset. I was always glad I didn't live in a state pnwmom Feb 2015 #65
The Clackamas Town Center shooting happened a few years ago. I live less than a mile neverforget Feb 2015 #46
And if we don't fight them over there Aerows Feb 2015 #60
We've had fairly frequent anonymous mass gun homicides for at least 20 years alcibiades_mystery Feb 2015 #2
Statistically speaking, that's much more likely than being victim to a "terrorist attack" Electric Monk Feb 2015 #10
That's how I see it. LuvNewcastle Feb 2015 #77
LOL - Exactly the type of post I've expected from you. blm Feb 2015 #3
That was my thought. We have already lived through this. salin Feb 2015 #21
Without any terror attacks I am mostly avoiding cities, minimizing contact with suburbs HereSince1628 Feb 2015 #4
Nope. Newest Reality Feb 2015 #5
At my age there aren't a lot of guarantees tularetom Feb 2015 #6
Nope, I avoid crowds already dissentient Feb 2015 #8
More likely to be killed by a fool who misfires their gun. JoePhilly Feb 2015 #9
Exactly, we have plenty of nuts already in this country who go on killing sprees from time to time dissentient Feb 2015 #13
Not unless they become common. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Feb 2015 #12
Humans are incredibly adaptive creatures. FLPanhandle Feb 2015 #14
No - 9/11 didn't change my life, why should another terrorist attack? csziggy Feb 2015 #15
No. I will continue to live as I chose. n/t Autumn Feb 2015 #16
Amazon.com already killed the shopping malls around here. Who can afford concerts or pro sports? leveymg Feb 2015 #18
Will you change what you do? (assuming you are not already hiding under your bed) NightWatcher Feb 2015 #19
Exactly. a la izquierda Feb 2015 #57
Perfect. blm Feb 2015 #79
No (nt) bigwillq Feb 2015 #22
They happen every week or two Augustus Feb 2015 #23
nope. NRaleighLiberal Feb 2015 #24
I don't avoid schools because there are school shootings regularly. uppityperson Feb 2015 #25
I'm not going to live in fear. Brigid Feb 2015 #26
Fuck that noise. bluedigger Feb 2015 #27
Yes, I will run, screaming, from the public square, to safety in the high hills where I'll lock MADem Feb 2015 #28
No. woo me with science Feb 2015 #29
Define "terror attack". blogslut Feb 2015 #30
One could say it began long before that... ScreamingMeemie Feb 2015 #34
DC sniper terror attacks for 3 weeks had many people change their routines in the area glasshouses Feb 2015 #44
Terror is terror. blogslut Feb 2015 #47
Reminds me of the RW bumper sticker: Bush- Miss Me Yet? blm Feb 2015 #50
Not to mention lynchings. Now that's terrorism! arcane1 Feb 2015 #54
No, I've trained with ninjas so I'm not worried. zappaman Feb 2015 #31
ninjas! glasshouses Feb 2015 #38
Nothing you say can make me afraid of terrorists. Iggo Feb 2015 #32
Heh, same here. I keep on wanting to ask the fear mongers about ISIS dissentient Feb 2015 #36
No. Blue_In_AK Feb 2015 #33
I avoid most of them anyway Sherman A1 Feb 2015 #37
I already avoid sporting events , shopping malls , concerts etc... MineralMan Feb 2015 #42
No, not at all erstickendarauf Feb 2015 #43
no, I fear Christian terrorists far more larkrake Feb 2015 #45
No, and I'm not afraid of "anti-vaxxers" either. nt bananas Feb 2015 #48
I don't go to any of those places now. femmocrat Feb 2015 #49
No Marrah_G Feb 2015 #51
No I will not, fuck them, 9/11 already fucked up travel, I am sick of caving. nt Logical Feb 2015 #52
No, that is what they want. How many thousand malls are there? I take more of a chance doc03 Feb 2015 #53
Hell no. arcane1 Feb 2015 #55
"IF" frogs had wings... I do not do fantasy terror. Vincardog Feb 2015 #56
I pretty much am of the mindset that another one will happen here sooner or later JonLP24 Feb 2015 #58
Do you not notice the VERY frequent domestic terrorist attacks? Jamastiene Feb 2015 #59
No, I only go out for the bare necessities. Some people don't consume much. freshwest Feb 2015 #61
Nope. But I'll continue to laugh at pants shitting cowards who fail at math. LeftyMom Feb 2015 #62
No. hatrack Feb 2015 #63
Nope. n/t winter is coming Feb 2015 #64
I'd say no, but really, it depends. ladyVet Feb 2015 #66
Not particularly. My daily life doesn't include sporting events and malls. hobbit709 Feb 2015 #67
Nope. We already live with the possibility of some avebury Feb 2015 #68
I'd like to say no.. LeftishBrit Feb 2015 #69
Hell no. HappyMe Feb 2015 #70
Likely not at all brooklynite Feb 2015 #71
If? They are happening regularly within the US. Orsino Feb 2015 #72
No. I am more scared of Atlanta drivers... Phentex Feb 2015 #73
285 is *not* the speed limit you morans.. Fumesucker Feb 2015 #74
I don't think there is an actual speed limit on GA 400 either... Phentex Feb 2015 #75
i wonder if some will change your mind about hero worshiping Vietnameravet Feb 2015 #76
No. n/t onyourleft Feb 2015 #78
No, because I have a decent grasp of statistics F4lconF16 Feb 2015 #80
Anything can happen anytime, anywhere whatchamacallit Feb 2015 #81
I fear the people who are so fearfull . olddots Feb 2015 #82
Is this like some kind of "focus group?" hunter Feb 2015 #83
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»If another terror attack ...»Reply #7