So much effort spent fighting terrorism, yet chance of getting killed by terrorism so less much compared causes of death (9/11, security)

[unseengundam]

Originally Posted by bbkaren

There are certain hazards with simply living life, i.e. driving a car or swimming in a pool. Those hazards come with the benefits (not walking to work, and cooling off on a hot summer day).

In addition, there are bad people out there who want our money or our possessions and will kill us to get it. Burglars, rapists, etc.

There are also some people who are stalked or hunted by someone who wants them dead for individual reasons. Many of us try to get along with people and live an upright life, being fair as much as possible, and avoid having people who hate us in that manner. This would logically prevent us from having enemies who want to kill us or our families.

But terrorists want to kill mass numbers of us, as many as possible, for no logical reason. So, being nice, and being fair, and keeping our noses clean does no good because these people hate us for the GOOD in our lives, not for anything we've done wrong.

That sense of being "hunted" is shared by many of us now, thanks to terrorists.

I don't think murder, car accident deaths, or terrorist are acceptable harzards. If say terrorist is just a hazard, move to the country to avoid it, you would start complaining.

I never said to stop fiighting terrorism, but give equal time to other more deaadly problems.

People feeling hunted by terroist is exactly the problem. Do feel hunted by drivers and spouss too? People just need realize there are more deadly treats, no just shrug it off!

[karfar]

Originally Posted by booker_one

how are you going to stop drunk driving by doing that? what about parties at homes and such? there is no way to STOP these things.

Just as there is no way to totally end terrorism.

[BigJon3475]

Originally Posted by unseengundam

I don't think murder, car accident deaths, or terrorist are acceptable harzards. If say terrorist is just a hazard, move to the country to avoid it, you would start complaining.

I never said to stop fiighting terrorism, but give equal time to other more deaadly problems.

People feeling hunted by terroist is exactly the problem. Do feel hunted by drivers and spouss too? People just need realize there are more deadly treats, no just shrug it off!

Do you not understand how much of an economic impact the 1 terrorist act has caused?...and likely to cause in the future unless we see it.

Sending the message loud and clear to terrorist that...you will be accountable for terrorist actions.

It's about the only way to curb it.

[bbkaren]

Originally Posted by unseengundam

I don't think murder, car accident deaths, or terrorist are acceptable harzards. If say terrorist is just a hazard, move to the country to avoid it, you would start complaining....

It appears that you're having trouble reading my words (much as I sometimes have trouble with yours). I didn't say these are "acceptable hazards"; I was just saying that they are hazards we subject ourselves to, in order to get a benefit.

Crime is not always logical and is again, a hazard of living.

On the other hand, I was pointing out that terrorism is a hazard that has no upside or logical cause, and must be defended against, with the same level of enthusiasm as they impose terrorism on us.

And I can assure you that moving to the country, would not raise a complaint from me.

[sanrene]

So much effort spent fighting terrorism, yet chance of getting killed by terrorism so less much compared causes of death

Tell that to the thousands that died on 9/11.

[JasonPaul]

If we didn't spend what we are spending on fighting terrorism there would be more attacks on the US and other countries.

[bbkaren]

I would agree that, as it turned out, it might've been more valuable to bolster our own defenses here at some point rather than go to the extent we have gone in Iraq.

But who knew at the time. We all wanted to kick their asses for what they did.

[unseengundam]

Originally Posted by booker_one

how are you going to stop drunk driving by doing that? what about parties at homes and such? there is no way to STOP these things.

There are way to stop such things, but people just don't want to do them.

First, you can install those alcohol level breath detectors in cars. Cars won't start unless driver passes the test. Next increase Traffic cops by 10x times (yep will cost a lot of money). Have cops at every major intersection looking for drunk drivers. Also, create easy number to call (like 911) where people can report drunk drivers. Another big intrusive suggestion, make everyone who renews their linces take lie detector test to see if they drink and drive. If they fail the lie detector test, they lose their license.

Even more intrusive way, which I won't like but will stop drunk drivers. Implant everyone with blood alcohol detector and car's driver seat (GPS). Anyone, how has high levels and GPS detects they are in driver seat will reported to police and stop car immediately. Also, no alcohol is sold anyone unless it certified they have this implant.

Of course, I can anyone who support high security measure fighting terrorism immediate start screaming yelling about these things. But I bet you easily save 20k American lives every year if takes these up.

[unseengundam]

Originally Posted by BigJon3475

Do you not understand how much of an economic impact the 1 terrorist act has caused?...and likely to cause in the future unless we see it.

Sending the message loud and clear to terrorist that...you will be accountable for terrorist actions.

It's about the only way to curb it.

I NEVER SAID NOT TO FIGHT TERRORISM. Just that you need to equal time to other more high death causes!

Also, do note. You there were other terrorist attacks about 9/11, didn't effect economy that much. One way help is make sure economy doesn't' react to terrorist attack. People should prepared for terrorist. Not let country / economy go down the drain with one terror attack. 18k people killed due murder, but that doesn't seem effect economy one bit...

[JasonPaul]

Originally Posted by unseengundam

I NEVER SAID NOT TO FIGHT TERRORISM. Just that you need to equal time to other more high death causes!

Also, do note. You there were other terrorist attacks about 9/11, didn't effect economy that much. One way help is make sure economy doesn't' react to terrorist attack. People should prepared for terrorist. Not let country / economy go down the drain with one terror attack. 18k people killed due murder, but that doesn't seem effect economy one bit...

I can't believe I've been following this post. Good luck to anyone still here.