tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post7819704021436621491..comments2024-03-15T04:13:22.003-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: Worried by the events on the news by Barbara EdwardsAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-51739058884584707612015-11-23T08:47:45.805-05:002015-11-23T08:47:45.805-05:00Good tips, Barb. We should be alert. But to stay f...Good tips, Barb. We should be alert. But to stay fearful is just what terrorists want. Besides killing people, their purpose is to engender more fear so we're incapacitated. I refuse to let them do that to me. Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-52905881476064977182015-11-21T15:32:26.818-05:002015-11-21T15:32:26.818-05:00When others ran out, they ran in. It never ceases ...When others ran out, they ran in. It never ceases to amaze me how many brave souls there are willing to protect us and fight for our rights. Although I'm cautious by nature, I, too, like Jannine's take on the statistics. Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-69472955757518417552015-11-21T13:54:16.230-05:002015-11-21T13:54:16.230-05:00Barbara, I refuse to change my life because of the...Barbara, I refuse to change my life because of the stinking terrorists...that's exactly what they want. I'm with Jannine...in fact, statistically we have a better chance of dying from a TV falling on us than a terrorist shooting us. I want to concentrate on the 90,000 or more people who died in car accidents or who were shot...we know we have ways to stop such fatalities, but we fail to put them into place. Yes, I want the police, CIA, FBI and other institution do diligence in tracking the bad guys, but I'm here in London amongst the crowds heading to the theatre. I will not let a terrorist keep me from my pleasures...and as busy as events here in London are, we're obviously have solidarity inn continuing to live our lives as normally as possible.Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-57636340648118002232015-11-21T10:51:49.905-05:002015-11-21T10:51:49.905-05:00Jannine, it's been more than 10 years since 9/...Jannine, it's been more than 10 years since 9/11, and I can still smell the stink of burning jet fuel. I think anything that evokes a strong visceral response will stick with you more. But I agree, you can't live your life like that. Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-53320621091175698022015-11-21T10:47:38.083-05:002015-11-21T10:47:38.083-05:00I'm not a worrier by nature. I was never the m...I'm not a worrier by nature. I was never the mom who wouldn't let my girls play alone in the yard least some psycho snatch them. I don't and won't live my life looking over my shoulder. Let's face facts. The chances of getting killed in a car crash are 400 times (I looked it up) higher than those of getting killed by a terrorist, yet we all still drive. The chances of getting killed by lightening are higher than those of getting killed by a terrorist. (I looked that up, too.) Maybe I'm not nervous because I live in a rural area, but I feel if you spend your time worrying about terrorists, then they win.Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-65164590781365551582015-11-21T10:29:03.242-05:002015-11-21T10:29:03.242-05:00Leah, i was in Connecticut that day. A horrible ev...Leah, i was in Connecticut that day. A horrible event. I can't believe how many people have forgotten or not been taught what it meant. Be safe.Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-54777624426218601792015-11-21T10:27:17.089-05:002015-11-21T10:27:17.089-05:00Alicia, Knowing what is going on around you is the...Alicia, Knowing what is going on around you is the best step. Be safe.<br />Barbara Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10379534828904059584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-87998811961298616332015-11-21T10:03:52.519-05:002015-11-21T10:03:52.519-05:00Barbara -- I too feel that fear returning. I lived...Barbara -- I too feel that fear returning. I lived in Central Jersey at the time of 9/11 and my community was hugely impacted by the attacks. I think now about my loved ones who live in the presumed high-target areas, and I wish I could "turn the dial" and pretend it's not real. Like Alicia, I try to keep the "fear" part contained, but it's always good to be aware when you're out in public. Thank you for the tips, and thank you and your family for your/their years of service.Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-36840452544140550552015-11-21T09:10:11.056-05:002015-11-21T09:10:11.056-05:00Yes, these are frightening times. Very good tips. ...Yes, these are frightening times. Very good tips. I try not to live my life in fear, but being aware and cautious is wise.Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.com