Most people really do know that they are not safe at the mall, and that public events are major targets - but civilians have mistakenly believed that there were plenty of MPs guarding the military posts and bases on American soil. Did not realize otherwise.
With no draft there are precious few families that have any idea what the military is all about.
Even so, many who do serve don’t speak much about their experience to their families.
This disaster might open a few eyes as to the depth of the political correctness run amok.
Just think the five imams that were removed from a flight have won a substantial payoff from the airline.