Comments on: Some Reflections on What, if Anything, “Are We Safer?” Might Mean http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/11/john-mueller/are-we-safer/ Big Ideas for a Better World Sat, 22 Nov 2008 10:16:43 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Dangerous Intersection » Blog Archive » Terror in the “burbs” http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/11/john-mueller/are-we-safer/#comment-86887 Dangerous Intersection » Blog Archive » Terror in the “burbs” Sun, 15 Jul 2007 02:51:03 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/10/the-editors/some-reflections-on-what-if-anything-are-we-safer-might-mean/#comment-86887 [...] But, according to the Cato Institute, since the 1960’s when we first started keeping track of the numbers of US citizens deaths from terrorism, more US citizens die each year from peanut allergies than have died from terrorist attacks (and see here).  More US citizens die each year from hits by deer than have died from terrorist attacks. More US citizens die each year from lightning strikes than die from terrorist attacks. The statistics include domestic sponsored terrorism (e.g., McVeigh) as well as apparent foreign sponsored terrorism (9/11). [...] [...] But, according to the Cato Institute, since the 1960’s when we first started keeping track of the numbers of US citizens deaths from terrorism, more US citizens die each year from peanut allergies than have died from terrorist attacks (and see here).  More US citizens die each year from hits by deer than have died from terrorist attacks. More US citizens die each year from lightning strikes than die from terrorist attacks. The statistics include domestic sponsored terrorism (e.g., McVeigh) as well as apparent foreign sponsored terrorism (9/11). [...]

]]> By: Web 2.0 Announcer http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/11/john-mueller/are-we-safer/#comment-72125 Web 2.0 Announcer Sat, 09 Jun 2007 18:54:11 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/10/the-editors/some-reflections-on-what-if-anything-are-we-safer-might-mean/#comment-72125 <strong>Terrorists Are No More Dangerous Than Stray Asteroids</strong> [...][...] Terrorists Are No More Dangerous Than Stray Asteroids

[...][...]

]]> By: NhanTran Politics News » Blog Archive » Some Reflections on What, if Anything, “Are We Safer?” Might Mean http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/11/john-mueller/are-we-safer/#comment-4688 NhanTran Politics News » Blog Archive » Some Reflections on What, if Anything, “Are We Safer?” Might Mean Thu, 28 Sep 2006 03:53:05 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/10/the-editors/some-reflections-on-what-if-anything-are-we-safer-might-mean/#comment-4688 [...] Source Link [...] [...] Source Link [...]

]]> By: Clicked http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/11/john-mueller/are-we-safer/#comment-3895 Clicked Wed, 13 Sep 2006 18:07:03 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/10/the-editors/some-reflections-on-what-if-anything-are-we-safer-might-mean/#comment-3895 <strong>Security is sexy</strong> "Here's a handy ranking of the various dangers confronting America, based on the number of mortalities... Security is sexy

“Here’s a handy ranking of the various dangers confronting America, based on the number of mortalities…

]]> By: Neal's Workshop http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/11/john-mueller/are-we-safer/#comment-3793 Neal's Workshop Tue, 12 Sep 2006 17:29:34 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/10/the-editors/some-reflections-on-what-if-anything-are-we-safer-might-mean/#comment-3793 <strong>Bush Asks, "Are We Safer?" An Answer via Examination of the Homeland Security Advisory System</strong> In light of the five year anniversary of September 11th, many are asking the question, "Are we safer?" President Bush gave a speech on that subject in Atlanta this past Thursday, September 7, 2006. He said: Many Americans look at these events an... Bush Asks, “Are We Safer?” An Answer via Examination of the Homeland Security Advisory System

In light of the five year anniversary of September 11th, many are asking the question, “Are we safer?” President Bush gave a speech on that subject in Atlanta this past Thursday, September 7, 2006. He said:

Many Americans look at these events an…

]]> By: The Glittering Eye » Blog Archive » What, me worry? http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/11/john-mueller/are-we-safer/#comment-3788 The Glittering Eye » Blog Archive » What, me worry? Tue, 12 Sep 2006 16:14:24 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/10/the-editors/some-reflections-on-what-if-anything-are-we-safer-might-mean/#comment-3788 [...] UPDATE:  Is there another interpretation to John Mueller’s essay at Cato Unbound than that the United States should do nothing in response to terrorist attacks? [...] [...] UPDATE:  Is there another interpretation to John Mueller’s essay at Cato Unbound than that the United States should do nothing in response to terrorist attacks? [...]

]]> By: Inactivist http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/11/john-mueller/are-we-safer/#comment-3786 Inactivist Tue, 12 Sep 2006 15:47:42 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/10/the-editors/some-reflections-on-what-if-anything-are-we-safer-might-mean/#comment-3786 <strong>Home of the Brave...and Safe</strong> Alex's post about Jose Padilla's ineptitude has sparked an interesting discussion, and raises the questions of just how dangerous potential terrorrst attacks are, and what reasonable measures should be taken to prevent them. Brian Doherty has taken ... Home of the Brave…and Safe

Alex’s post about Jose Padilla’s ineptitude has sparked an interesting discussion, and raises the questions of just how dangerous potential terrorrst attacks are, and what reasonable measures should be taken to prevent them. Brian Doherty has taken …

]]> By: The Heretik » Blog Archive » Wanted: A Touch of Reality http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/11/john-mueller/are-we-safer/#comment-3780 The Heretik » Blog Archive » Wanted: A Touch of Reality Tue, 12 Sep 2006 14:31:22 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/10/the-editors/some-reflections-on-what-if-anything-are-we-safer-might-mean/#comment-3780 [...] So now we are in for what was briefly called The Long War, but others now call World War Three. Or World War Four. The threat faced is greater than anything we have ever faced before. We are so very challenged and found wanting. We are found wanting by our leaders who want us to trust them with our safety. The moment of injury is cited again. And again. The horrible injury sears the mind and memory. Bush and his cohort conjure a war against Nazis, D Day, and Iwo Jima. Our leaders are unmoored, on the rocks of hysteria John Mueller: Thus far at least, terrorism is a rather rare and, appropriately considered, not generally a terribly destructive phenomenon. But there is a danger that hysteria over it could become at least somewhat self-fulfilling should extensive further terrorism be visited upon the Home of the Brave. [...] [...] So now we are in for what was briefly called The Long War, but others now call World War Three. Or World War Four. The threat faced is greater than anything we have ever faced before. We are so very challenged and found wanting. We are found wanting by our leaders who want us to trust them with our safety. The moment of injury is cited again. And again. The horrible injury sears the mind and memory. Bush and his cohort conjure a war against Nazis, D Day, and Iwo Jima. Our leaders are unmoored, on the rocks of hysteria John Mueller: Thus far at least, terrorism is a rather rare and, appropriately considered, not generally a terribly destructive phenomenon. But there is a danger that hysteria over it could become at least somewhat self-fulfilling should extensive further terrorism be visited upon the Home of the Brave. [...]

]]> By: Say Anything http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/11/john-mueller/are-we-safer/#comment-3778 Say Anything Tue, 12 Sep 2006 14:17:25 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/10/the-editors/some-reflections-on-what-if-anything-are-we-safer-might-mean/#comment-3778 <strong>Should We Treat The War On Terror Like A Natural Disaster?</strong> A week ago I posted on an opinion column which put forth the idea that we should "declare victory" in the war on terror. Yesterday political science professor John Mueller posted similar thoughts on the Cato Institute blog Unbound. Here's... Should We Treat The War On Terror Like A Natural Disaster?

A week ago I posted on an opinion column which put forth the idea that we should “declare victory” in the war on terror. Yesterday political science professor John Mueller posted similar thoughts on the Cato Institute blog Unbound. Here’s…

]]> By: The Agitator http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/11/john-mueller/are-we-safer/#comment-3765 The Agitator Tue, 12 Sep 2006 11:06:44 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/10/the-editors/some-reflections-on-what-if-anything-are-we-safer-might-mean/#comment-3765 <strong>No More Hype</strong> Terrorism skeptic John Mueller makes his most convincing case to date over at Cato Unbound. I don't agree with all... No More Hype

Terrorism skeptic John Mueller makes his most convincing case to date over at Cato Unbound. I don’t agree with all…

]]> By: Are We Safer? - Liberal Values - Defending Liberty and Enlightened Thought http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/11/john-mueller/are-we-safer/#comment-3737 Are We Safer? - Liberal Values - Defending Liberty and Enlightened Thought Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:32:45 +0000 http://www.cato-unbound.org/2006/09/10/the-editors/some-reflections-on-what-if-anything-are-we-safer-might-mean/#comment-3737 [...] Here is one post on the risk of terrorism which many in the liberal blogoshere might miss from Cato Unbound but is worth reading. Portions remind me of a recent post by DarkSyde at Daily Kos which I discussed here. [...] [...] Here is one post on the risk of terrorism which many in the liberal blogoshere might miss from Cato Unbound but is worth reading. Portions remind me of a recent post by DarkSyde at Daily Kos which I discussed here. [...]

]]>