Originally Posted by bocastephen

The problem is, not everyone does agree with that - or believes it. Many of the Kettles think terrorism is 100% preventable, and if it isn't given the current security procedures, we need to ramp those procedures up until it is preventable.

It's this sort of nonsense that has dragged our country into the sad shape that we're in now. Unfortunately, most rank and file Americans are unsophisticated enough or unwilling to accept that not only is terrorism generally unpreventable, the risk of harm from terrorism is a tiny, almost immeasurable fraction of the risk that comes from our everyday activities like driving.

This is why pandering to fear is such a strong political tactic.