Confined to our homes?
Look, we have undertaken a "War on Terror." We had damned well better be prepared to do battle with terrorists.
If we are being attacked by random snipers, bombers, etc., we can never accept being "confined" to our homes. Rather, we should undertake the responsibility to hunt down terrorists and secure our communities. If we meekly accept being "confined to our homes" we will have lost any semblance of the American spirit.
Plus, if there are snipers all over the country, I intend to be a target as few times as possible. Call me crazy, but I want to see my daughter's wedding.
You will note I also said FIREARMS. I do not intend to go down without a fight. However, if smallpox hits I am not going to be waltzing to the supermarket!
You macho guys are too quick to assume that the rest of us are cowering in the corner. Please! I lived through the Cold War, the riots of the 60's, and Jimmy Carter's horrible presidency! I am fairly tough and am not giving in.
HOWEVER, a good strategist plans for ALL contingencies.
You may consider your apology accepted.