Maybe you can put your money where your mouth is and book a vacation to MD and/or VA real soon!??? I bet you don't.
I went to NYC 3 wks after 9/11 and I smelled the acrid smoke, and looked a the rubble pile of human remains and buildings.....
I was a little afraid, I'll admit...but I made myself go to show my support and took my kids.... I also went to broadway plays, the museum etc...Each time was easier than that first time.
I certainly can understand the anxiety, none of those victims thought they would be killed by the sniper I bet...
I agree you can't hide, but people do have a right to feel anxious when threatened by such an unknown...if you KNOW who's after you, then you FIGHT back.
You send me the cash or a ticket and I will be out there tomorrow.