120 Cities Most at Risk [Surviving Terrorism]

Surviving Terrorism.com ^ | 2-10-03 | Jarret B. Wollstein

[Salvation]

**It would have to be one heck of an attack to even get noticed in that dump.**

But how many of the Al-Qaeda terrorist lived in your backyard there?

[Koblenz]

Nothing in CT?

[HamiltonJay]

Terrorism is a real threat, to individuals.. the wrong person at the wrong place at the wrong time.. you can be dead. HOwever, in the greater scheme it is about more symbolic attacks than practical destruction. Look at their 9/11 attacks... Pentagon, WTC and likely Capitol Building. Pentagon was not going to be stopped by a plane, even its complete destruction would not stop the US military... so symbolic. Al Queda's own admittance they did not expect the WTC's to fall, only to be damaged, so the full economical effect of 9/11 was far greater than planned or expected by the terrorists, and the Capitol Building... this one if it had succeeded may have caused some serious political problems... but it is the only 1 of the 3 in my view that could have been anything more than political statement making.

There are so many simple ways terrorists could distrupt our economy or way of life... and I am almost certain none of these avenues are being explored. Because they won't cause spectacular press, or even large amounts of death, but would without question be economically and socially devastating. I won't mention any of them, no need to give out ideas.... but lets just say, while terrorism is a frightening prospect... like all ARAB military actions in the last 500 or more years... it won't have much overall impact and in its large scheme fail miserably.

[MadelineZapeezda]

Your search showed nothing because no one has "survinging" terrorism before! lol

[Redcloak]

Nothing worth attacking, I suppose.

[RayBob]

I'm mortally wounded! I've been called a dumbass! Oh, what shall I do?

Look, my point was that we are all at risk from a terrorist attack, no matter where we are. I also took a shot at humor, which apparently went over your head.

This list of the 120 cities most at risk is assinine. Podunk, TN is just as much at risk as New York City. The fact that major economic, business and population centers would be primary targets is about as obvious as the nose on your face.

Yes, this is always a possibility. So was the collapse of society due to the Y2K bug. Yes, you have to recognize the threat, but you also have to analyze the risk and plan accordingly. The fact remains that no matter how well you think you prepare, you either will have prepared for nothing, or have seriously underestimated the risk. How many people still have crates of canned food and bottled water in the basements? And if Y2K turned out to be be disaster that they thought it was, would those supplies have made that much of a difference for them in the long run? In otherwords, there's very little that you can do except live your life.

Look at the Isrealis. They have lived with the real threat of terrorism for 40 years. They recognize that each day could be their last. They see that they have two choices: to cower in fear in their basements waiting for death to come or to live their lives. They assess the risk and try to plan for it, but in the end, they go about their lives. Like the Isrealis, I choose to live my life.

[G L Tirebiter]

You have nailed it.

This reminds me of a speech made by a history prof. at a local college during the heyday of the Cold War.

He said our town (Winston-Salem, NC) was at special risk from a Russian nuke.

The reason: We were ground zero for cigarette production...If the Soviets knocked out the Winston, Camel, and Sir Walter Raleigh plants all the smokers would have nicotine fits and the U.S. would have to surrender.

The remarkable thing is that this nonsense was accepted as an important insight into Warsaw Pact strategy.

The real reason that Winston-Salem was so important is, of course, that is is the HQ of Krispy Kreme.

[Destructor]

"Yes, this is always a possibility. So was the collapse of society due to the Y2K bug. Yes, you have to recognize the threat, but you also have to analyze the risk and plan accordingly."

Well, now you're making sense! Anyone that thinks that the threat of terrorism has past is delusional.

[tuna_battle]

"No cities listed for Wyoming or Idaho. Good."

This is likely an error on their part. They forgot about these two states.

[RayBob]

The first part of my reply was my main point:

"If you live in the United States, and live somewhere near any city, or if you fly on airplanes, or ride on trains, or buses, or drive a car over a bridge or through a tunnel, you are at risk of a terrorist attack."

I stand by that statement. The rest was just my attempt at humor. The fact remains that every time you get behind the wheel of your car, you are at risk of being killed in an accident. You can't let fear paralyze you.

[AgentEcho]

When did the District of Columbia become a state?

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[Indy Pendance]

[Chemist_Geek]

BTW is "Miller's Bar" still in Dearborn? They had the best "almost raw" burgers around...

Over on Michigan in West Deadbored? Yeah, and if you listen carefully you can hear the burger moo...

[Caliban]

I choose to live my life.

The real issue here is this...EVEN if the attack is "Weapon of Mass Disruption"...

Then once water supplies are being controlled, and electric is disrupted, and travel is minimized due to marshall law...you will have plenty of time to choose how you are gonna live your life.

Fact is many cities especially the top 10 largets cities provide alot more to the rest of the USA then you can imagine.

Imaging Houston having all of it's oil and gas refineries shut down thanks to a radioactive contamination? Think it can't happen? Think it won't affect you and the life you live?

Imagine pipe lines blown up across the fruited plains? Imagine major shopping malls contaminated...imagine a few grocery stores that are proven to be sources of poisonings...imagine the hysteria...the fear...remember what happened to the airlines. The airlines were destroyed by the FEAR of flying and diving into buildings...imagine how truckers with out fuel WON'T be able to get food to people...

I know it isn't time to OVER REACT to paranoia...BUT it is time to "prepare" for worse case scenarios...because I can tell you...once your/their food and water run out and you/they come sniffing around mine...it won't be pretty.

[Publius6961]

BUMP!

[ncpastor]

Studies show that 100% of all people now living will someday be dead.

[laker_dad]

if you listen carefully you can hear the burger moo...

Ahh, yesss! Happy memories from a previous life. Friday's were always long lunches (from the Ford Research Center) with 2-3 beers, Miller-burger and fries! No utensils required...

[Old Professer]

Under MARTIAL LAW, the spelling police will be armed - This is your last warning!!!!!

[Chad Fairbanks]

Claremont would be an interesting choice, not that I'm biased or anything... ;0)

[Jonah Hex]

The real reason that Winston-Salem was so important is, of course, that is is the HQ of Krispy Kreme.

Dang it, that was classified!! Now we'll have to relocate the recipes back to the bunker again.....