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Originally Posted by graciegirl
Interesting and what I expected. I do know that turbans aren't scary. And Janes are kind and good and very peaceful. But I think you think just like everyone else and just like me. It just isn't what folks want to say or hear in plain speech if they are of a certain persuasion.
The real danger is there. I'm not afraid either Ed. I am 74 and don't have all that much time. But I fear for my children and grandchildren. I am much more afraid of Islamic terrorists than I am the escalating tension with Russia.
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Your feelings and fears are yours, and as such, they are valid. I just don't think it is a legitimate fear, FOR ME. You seem convinced that everyone shares your fear and simply don't want to express it because of political correctness, but that simply is not true for ME, and I can speak for no one but myself. When I said I had more concern (I think fear is too strong) in driving on the highways, I was being totally honest. More people in this country are killed EVERY YEAR as the result of drunk driving than were killed in all the 9/11 incidents. I detest militant extremist Islamists, as I detest all militant extremists, and yes they pose a real threat, but I think nothing about them when boarding an airplane. If I see an obvious Muslim come out of a bar and weave his way unsteadily to his car, that would frighten the hell out of me.