My mom said the security around the Liberty Bell and Indep. Hall were unbelieveable. She said they were told, several times, that it was just like airport security. She said that was completely an understatement...or at least way more secure than any airport security she had been through (and they've traveled a lot, including outside of the US, post Sept. 11). She said they never even ended up getting into Indep. Hall that it was taking way too long b/c of security and decided to wait for another day.
So very true. Still thinking about those bottles in the subways, those tapes near city hall, the sick people at the Omni last winter, the Muslims fleeing, and that tanker last seen in Glassboro New Jersey area- repainted and relicenced
from Delaware (2001) And all the "problems" with Septa and Amtrak. The guy taking pictures of the 30th st. Station, the refineries and the like.
I can't get my daughter to leave Philly. She says whatever happens, happens.
You're not the only one with children and other loved ones who express the very same words, but in other potentially dangerous locations.