Make sure that you do not racially profile though. That would be totally uncalled for and make you out as a racist. (sarcasm)
Well, I don't know about the rest of the country, but it is my impression since 9/11 that already vigilant NYers have gotten more so. I'm not sure about NJ, but it may be so. I don't think there are too many people who fail to realize the danger we remain in around here every single day. I am certainly on the lookout for terrorists at all times and have called the FBI on several occaisions.
I hope nobody will be offended, but I'm going to be paying a little extra attention to an arabs I see in such circumstances.
And if you are offended - T.S.