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Originally Posted by Lebell
I also think that why this is less of an issue for young people (especially those here) is that the younger a person is, the more "invulnerable" they feel, that is, that their own mortality is not as real to them, while older people realize more that there are bad things and bad people that will hurt and kill us.
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Let's assume that Bush has made great strides in combating terrorism. Personally, I don't see that at all - but I'll give you the benefit of the doubt for purposes of this discussion.
How afraid am I supposed to be?
There is a far greater chance of me being murdered by a drug dealer than from a terrorist. Should I ignore almost every other issue (like the increased possibility of losing my job and not being able to find anything comparable to replace it, like the crackdown on freedoms outlined in the constitution, like the incredibly expanding deficit, like the haphazard destruction of the environment for purposes of corporate gain) - should I ignore all other issues for the simple, base fear of being killed by a terrorist?
What about dying in an automobile accident? Sure, they are, by definition, accidents and therefore without intent - but the chances of my death by one is astronomical in comparison to death by terrorist action. Should I refrain from leaving my house?
Maybe young people do feel invulnerable. Or maybe old people feel hysterically at risk. Or maybe age has little to do with the issue considering I'm old (30) in comparison to the majority around here.