I agree Sue.
I've often thought al Qaeda really doesn't have to lift another finger for the most part.
Just say "boo" every now and then and folks would disrupt their own lives on their own by running willy-nilly in a panic.
I prefer to make being prepared a normal part of business as usual and not worry until there's something tangible and immediate to worry about.
Kinda like hurricane season. I start my preparing rituals before the season begins so when there's a warning issued and everyone is scrambling for ice, filling gas tanks, and stocking up on plywood and batteries, I'm drive on by and chuckle going about my usual business cause all that's taken care of.
Terrorism threats are just an on-going hurricane season except there's no warning but the reaction is similar;
get out of the way and stay safe and when the coast's clear go back to business as usual.
Living well is the best revenge.
When I was little, I remember seeing film footage of Okinawans (sp?) flinging themselves and children off of cliffs out of fear of invading US troops in WWII and that made an impression on me. People will slit their own throats if they think it will make themselves safe.
I refuse to slit my own throat by reacting out of fear.
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peace,
samhain autumnwood