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Originally Posted by busto23
Here are the numbers my friend
You're twice more likely to be killed by a gun-loving trump supporter and about 200 times more likely to die while taking a bath than to be killed by a terrorist.
Fear of terrorists is so irrational it's silly. You're not afraid of lightning are you? That 15 more times likely to happen.
Im sure thats what many have said before they were maimed or lost a loved one. Berlin Christmas market, Florida night club, the numerous schools with active shooters, the movies, the Boston Marathon, concerts in Paris or Manchester... there are so many examples. Even if the added security doesnt stop a.single threat, its because it is no longer considered a soft target.
I agree that its more likely to die walking the streets in Baltimore or Detroit at night. But the reason many people dont die there is because they avoid it. Or if we use your lightning example, would you agree you increase your chances of getting hit holding on to a 20' metal rod standing on a hill during a thunderstorm?!
The reason there arent more attacks is that they are thwarted in advance. Not walking streets in Balt or Detriot after dark. Not holding a metal rod in a thunderstorm... preventing or at least limiting the chances of occurrence.
The single point I agree on is that we cannot live in fear.
But if you have credible evidence that something could, possibly happen... then why not decrease the chances of it happening. Use my example above if you need.
Anyways, enough derail...