Why I'm Not Afraid Of Terrorists
July, 1993
Reporter's NotebookTerrorism is on the rise. That's what the headlines say. But it's just not true. Although the number of terrorist incidents has been down for years, all it takes is one showy incident such as the bombing of the World Trade Center for the media to go wild with speculation. Terrorism is a salable commodity.Terrorism captures our imagination because of its suggestion that all of us, even in the most secure fortresses, are vulnerable. The horrible violence committed by states, ord...
