[wewillnotfail]

My problem is that I see my fellow citizens being cowed by one or maybe if you follow the more extreme theories, a handful of people. My problem is I see a future where the events of the last few weeks may pale in comparision. My problem is I'm most fearful of what demands for more security will do to what freedoms we have remaining.

My problem is I see very little brave, here in the land of the free.

How many people live in the area that has been directly effected by this sniper? Millions? So the odds of any person being shot are one in multimillions. Do you honestly see the current level of fear appropriate to those odds? Does the current level of fear give you any sense that we, as a nation have the balls to deal with what may come in the continuing war on terror?

[alisasny]

Due to the random nature of the victims, fear is an appropriate response as it could be anyone. Initially I was bothered by all the no new news on this case but its highly likely that copycat tactics will appear in other parts of the country and people still need to be aware specially since we are going to be going to war soon.

[snippy_about_it]

My problem is I see very little brave, here in the land of the free.

I don't know, seems like the 11 or 12 people that have been shot (9 dead) were pretty brave and not cowering.

You don't have a clue, where do you live?

[jacquej]

Your problem is that you expect people to behave rationally, wewillnotfail.

I haven't found this to be a realistic expectation, especially in large group situations, but that is just me. Your experience may differ.

Even during the Revolution, there were only a handful of people that had the courage to risk all to stand up to tyranny.

There are always a handful, and sometimes they succeed. Many times they do not. I assume you are one of those willing to risk all, but it isn't sensible to expect every citizen to possess the will to follow you.