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Old 12-17-2012, 10:14 AM   #325
JonInMiddleGA
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Originally Posted by Mizzou B-ball fan View Post
Agreed. I just can't spend my timing going through 'what if' scenarios in this situation. There are certainly places where we can use this incident as an opportunity to renew focus on certain aspects of our society, but there's no way to stop it.

That's actually the thing that I believe most people have the biggest problem dealing with deep down: there's no such thing as absolutely "secure" if you're dealing with someone who knows what they what to accomplish and is willing to die to do so. You can be more secure, you can be vigilant, but absolute security is an illusion. It's an illusion that is kinda necessary in order for most Americans to function I think, but it's still an illusion.
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