Reason wrote:
>
> > Objectively, terrorism does not pose a significant risk to the life
> > of the average American. Over 6,000 people die every day in the US.
> > We'd have to have a WTC disaster at least every couple of weeks in order
> > to significantly affect overall mortality rates.
>
> I was having a very similar conversation with some of my coworkers
> yesterday. Examining the roots of our (societal) complete disregard for the
> 6000/day -- each of which is a personal tragedy for someone -- compared to
> the reactions to current events is enlightening. I'm thinking about writing
> something on that topic for the Longevity Meme. If anyone else want to beat
> me to it, please let me know; I'd like to publish it.
Depends on what you consider 'terrorism'. I think that living in fear of
walking the streets of your community, living in fear in your own home,
from common criminals is an act of terrorism. By that definition, there
are several million terrorist acts in the US each year, only a tiny
fraction of which ever result in casualties.
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