[BluH2o]

Times Square New Years eve is a possibility ... however, the increased chatter about the "Big One" could simply be a ploy to, once again, put all U.S. agencies involved with homeland defense on full alert. This costs untold millions of dollars each time they ramp up security to a higher level ...

[concerned about politics]

Times Square New Years eve is a possibility ... however, the increased chatter about the "Big One"

Well, NYC is considered the "Big" Apple.

[sweetliberty]

"This costs untold millions of dollars each time they ramp up security to a higher level ..."

Not to mention proliferating generalized anxiety across the nation. In many cases it is enough for them to inhibit our ability to function normally and enjoy ourselves.

[ExSoldier]

"Times Square New Years eve is a possibility"

Thanks a lot you guys. My 21 year old daughter is in Times Square (well, in a hotel across the street) with a bunch of friends from college. This was our pre-graduation-from-college-with-HONORS gift to her. Something she has ALWAYS dreamed about. Yes, we were very concerned for her safety but she had a point that if we let the terrorists intimidate us into drastic changes of lifestyle...well, they win anyway.

STILL, I have the bone weary concern of a father who knows the world is far more unforgiving and deadly than starry eyed idealism and youthful enthusiasm can comprehend.