Posted September 11, 2008 11:50 AM
by Frank James
As one might expect, the passage of time since 9/11 as well as the lack of terrorist attacks has blunted American fears about terrorist attacks.
Gallup provides us some data:
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- While a new bipartisan report concludes that the United States remains "dangerously vulnerable" to terrorist attacks, most Americans do not fear being directly affected. Only 38% are very or somewhat worried that they or a family member will become a victim of terrorism. This is down from 47% last July, and from a high of 59% in October 2001, but is still short of a post-9/11 low of 28% in January 2004.
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Comments
"It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so.”
Posted by: John W. | September 11, 2008 12:52 PM
The probability of being hurt or killed by a terrorist are extreamly low. You have more of a chance of being hit by lightning or bitten by a shark than hurt by a terrorist. Bush/Rove used this fear for political purposes. The Republicans overspent on the very small threat of terrorism while they cut funds to states for police protection. US criminals, rapist and murderers are much more of a threat to all of us than terrorists.
Posted by: pd | September 11, 2008 12:54 PM
On this anniversary of the 9/11 attack, I am reminded of the work that President Bush and the government at the local, state and federal have done in keeping America safe. Their hard work is much appreciated.
Posted by: Ryan | September 11, 2008 1:32 PM
Also, the events of 9/11 are not being used to the same level they were in 2004's presidential campaign. On my Word Face-Off blog (http://wordfaceoff.blogspot.com/2008/09/911-vs-world-trade-center-or-twin.html), I compared the Google-popularity of "9/11," "Flight 93," etc. and there is a marked difference between 2004 and 2008.
Posted by: fdeblauwe | September 12, 2008 4:43 AM