‘Many people hold that terrorism poses an existential threat to the United States. But a look at the actual statistics suggests that it presents an acceptable risk — one so low that spending to further reduce its likelihood or consequences is scarcely justified.’
Satistically, that seems like a decent argument. Perhaps we’d be better served by making it part of the furniture. But what about psychologically, socially, and politically? Clearly, there are other consequences.
Also: Philip Bobbitt Discusses His Book ‘Terror And Consent’ On Bloggingheads
