Undressing the Terror Threat

This link gets you to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal by Paul Campos, a professor of law at the University of Colorado. He puts into perspective the risks we face from terrorism. When you think about how other risks to our life and liberty can be minimized with greater effect or results compared to the costs we incur on a daily basis preventing terrorism, then you wonder if the Congress and Administration really do have the intelligence and courage Prof. Campos eludes to in his article. But blaming our politicians and the bureaucrats who service them is too easy. After all, listen to the blowholes on AM talk radio. Ultimately we only have ourselves to blame for lacking the courage to recognize the many risks we face on a daily basis for what they are and intelligence to prioritize them when living our lives.

I think it's time I stopped smoking. Cigarettes.