[filoeleven]

What’s the probability of being killed in a terrorist attack?

It happened a handful of times before in the US, then in 2001 reaction one attack spawned whole new agencies, onerous airport security changes, etc.—not to mention the longest running war in the country’s history. And for the most part, Americans were cheering about it.

Why is 9/11 revered as a national tragedy while ongoing murders by racist police are being downplayed?

[AnthonyMouse]

If you're looking for somebody to argue that the response to 9/11 wasn't an overreaction you're not going to get it from me.