Have the terrorist attacks changed where you go & how you travel?
Jul 22nd, 2016, 08:43 AM
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I feel partly responsible for the fear people now feel in Colds neighborhood. When I offered Cold a discount on my Barcelona pick pocketing class, I had no idea he would use those skills in Toronto to supplement his income. I normally require my students to sign a waiver, a promise to use these skills against petty thrives in Spain. However Cold failed to return the waiver
Jul 22nd, 2016, 09:46 AM
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This thread is interesting. I am planning a trip from the US to Europe next summer with my husband and two children. Our itinerary includes several days in Paris and London, Disneyland Paris, and then Switzerland, Alsace region and Salzburg. I haven't pulled the trigger on my plane tickets yet. If these attacks in France continue with more frequency, I am just not sure I want to bring my children there right now. I had a teenager from our church die from a lightning strike this last weekend while hiking. When it is your time, it is your time. I had a casual friend on Flight 11 on 9/11 and one that didn't make it out of the towers. It scares me. I am always aware of my surroundings. I am always looking for exits. I've been like this since 9/11. I wouldn't be at a large celebration like Nice - but we will be at the main tourist spots. To be clear, I'm nervous when I'm at Disneyland, when I'm in NYC, when I'm at the mall, when my kids are at school. Between the guns and the 'new' terrorism, which seems to be people targeting areas they know more than high profile targets, it's scary. I think the media is doing a great job of keeping us afraid. It hasn't changed my life yet, but it is different with kids involved.
We traveled within the US over the 4th of July and while at the airports, my kids where within inches of me. Usually I will let them sit separately to watch TV, or go to the restroom together. I just wanted them closer so if something did happen, I was with them.
We traveled within the US over the 4th of July and while at the airports, my kids where within inches of me. Usually I will let them sit separately to watch TV, or go to the restroom together. I just wanted them closer so if something did happen, I was with them.
Jul 22nd, 2016, 10:24 AM
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We are going on our honeymoon in a week, to France, Germany and Belgium. Specific stops: Paris, Brussels, and Munich.
I know, statistically, the chances are low. But I have high anxiety in every day life. We had come to terms with this after trying to switch our flights months ago after the Paris and Brussels attacks and being denied by our airline unless we wanted to pay a hefty fee. So, we have planned as though there is nothing to be concerned about, and are completely excited about our itinerary.
But right now, in this VERY moment, hearing about Munich, I am terrified.
I know, statistically, the chances are low. But I have high anxiety in every day life. We had come to terms with this after trying to switch our flights months ago after the Paris and Brussels attacks and being denied by our airline unless we wanted to pay a hefty fee. So, we have planned as though there is nothing to be concerned about, and are completely excited about our itinerary.
But right now, in this VERY moment, hearing about Munich, I am terrified.
Jul 22nd, 2016, 10:26 AM
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I am nervous most of the time. I've witnessed enough tragedy from a young age to know bad things happen. And I know not all of it can be prevented - but thinking of possibilities and having an idea of what I would do is never a bad idea. Especially when I have two children who are lucky enough to believe the world is a safe place. And we will most likely still be going to Europe regardless. But if the attacks become more frequent, the risk/reward analysis changes. I get things can happen anywhere - but you can't ignore it either.
Jul 22nd, 2016, 11:33 AM
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The world has never been a safe place. Some areas are safer than others - be thankful you are not in Aleppo - some eras are safer than others - be thankful you were not in Europe during WWII - but nowhere is or ever has been absolutely safe. The illusion that the US was absolutely safe led to the hysteria after 9-11.
Jul 22nd, 2016, 01:53 PM
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Love Munich and very sad about this right now. The fact that they did the attack at the mall instead of say Marienplatz is due to high police presence imo. Maybe off but the Olympic area is a little more suburban with more exits. I don't know. It is scary and one week from the Nice attack. My husband is at an RAF base right now and they have had some problems this week, not at the one he is at but two others.
alexandrak, I feel for you and not going to say stop being scared. I think Paris, Belgium and now Munich are just going to be more secured. You will see soldiers and police walking around loaded with all of their rifles. I have seen nothing on one day and an alert pops up and they are everywhere the next.
alexandrak, I feel for you and not going to say stop being scared. I think Paris, Belgium and now Munich are just going to be more secured. You will see soldiers and police walking around loaded with all of their rifles. I have seen nothing on one day and an alert pops up and they are everywhere the next.
Jul 22nd, 2016, 02:32 PM
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No, the events in Europe and the US have not impacted by travel plans. I figure I'm in greater danger in the US with all of the guns than in Europe. And I feel safest in my usual haunts in SE Asia.
Jul 23rd, 2016, 11:52 AM
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You are safer in the US BECAUSE of all the guns...lets be clear.
Concealed and open carry states are by far the safest. No gun zones will always be the riskiest. I conceal carry in my movie theatre and feel safer for doing so. I'm sorry I cannot carry when I travel to Europe. But I still travel to Europe...
Concealed and open carry states are by far the safest. No gun zones will always be the riskiest. I conceal carry in my movie theatre and feel safer for doing so. I'm sorry I cannot carry when I travel to Europe. But I still travel to Europe...
Jul 23rd, 2016, 12:45 PM
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Back to the question at hand.
The short answer is Egypt, Madagascar and Sri Lanka. Internal troubles, which are more ingrained and continuous, have deferred our visits.
It is odd but we have been to Spain many times but we are comfortable there. And for decades the ETA killed people and then there was the bombing at Atocha station. But that never stopped us from visiting.
We have been to many countries where before, during, and after there have been terrorist attacks. You live yiur life as you see fit.
The short answer is Egypt, Madagascar and Sri Lanka. Internal troubles, which are more ingrained and continuous, have deferred our visits.
It is odd but we have been to Spain many times but we are comfortable there. And for decades the ETA killed people and then there was the bombing at Atocha station. But that never stopped us from visiting.
We have been to many countries where before, during, and after there have been terrorist attacks. You live yiur life as you see fit.
Jul 23rd, 2016, 01:02 PM
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<i>Concealed and open carry states are by far the safest.</i>
They must be faking the homicide statistics then as with the exception of DC and Maryland the top dozen places in homicide rate are taken by open carry states.
They must be faking the homicide statistics then as with the exception of DC and Maryland the top dozen places in homicide rate are taken by open carry states.
Jul 23rd, 2016, 01:16 PM
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<i>For those who haven't heard, a terror attack is now taking place in Germany. A Munich shopping mall was attacked by 1-3 heavily armed persons</i>
For those who haven't heard, the Munich attack was conducted by one alienated youth who believed a gun would solve all his problems - think Columbine, Sandy Hook, Aurora, Omaha, Virginia Tech, Red Lake, Santee, Jonesboro, Olivehurst, Stockton...
For those who haven't heard, the Munich attack was conducted by one alienated youth who believed a gun would solve all his problems - think Columbine, Sandy Hook, Aurora, Omaha, Virginia Tech, Red Lake, Santee, Jonesboro, Olivehurst, Stockton...
Jul 23rd, 2016, 01:31 PM
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IMDonehere, Sri Lanka's internal war was over years ago. It is currently quite stable and a lovely place to visit. I admit that I traveled there ten years ago during the war and we had a wonderful time.
