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Lydia Leftcoast

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4. You are more likely to be killed driving to the airport in your hometown

Reply to whathehell (Original post)

Fri Aug 22, 2014, 10:17 AM

Aug 2014

than by a terrorist. Really.

Yes, people do get killed by terrorists, but not as often as the news media like to make it seem.

I flew from Portland to Los Angeles a couple of months after 9/11 and enjoyed half-full planes both ways. The only hassle was the then-new security rules.

I also traveled back from Japan during the Gulf War. Again, half-full planes and a whole row to stretch out and sleep in.

I'd be more concerned about reports that another Icelandic volcano is about to blow, disrupting aviation.

I've heard that Croatia is beautiful. Go for it.

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Are those here with plans to travel to Europe in the next month or two.. [View all] whathehell Aug 2014 OP

Why would you be afraid to travel to Europe? cbayer Aug 2014 #1

Thanks for taking the time to respond, cbayer. whathehell Aug 2014 #2

I do read some things about ISIS and they are truly terrifying, but cbayer Aug 2014 #3

The president gave a press conference yesterday regarding whathehell Aug 2014 #5

I have been following the story about the journalist and the response from various quarters, cbayer Aug 2014 #7

Wishing you luck and a great gnocchi, CB! whathehell Aug 2014 #8

CB, do you or anyone here know of a non-stop flight to Italy from the States? whathehell Aug 2014 #12

There are lots of non-stops to Rome and Florence cbayer Aug 2014 #13

Thanks for the heads up.. whathehell Aug 2014 #14

You are more likely to be killed driving to the airport in your hometown Lydia Leftcoast Aug 2014 #4

Yes, than even flying on the plane, I know.. whathehell Aug 2014 #6

I'll be going to the south of france in November... CTyankee Aug 2014 #9

We recently returned from a 7 day river cruise delete_bush Sep 2014 #15

Gorgeous! I must go to this wonderful place...another time, alas... CTyankee Sep 2014 #16

Yes, it was a commercial tour. delete_bush Sep 2014 #17

I will be in Barcelona in May with my daughter and granddaughter! CTyankee Sep 2014 #18

Wow! delete_bush Sep 2014 #19

Egad! Another reason to go to Barcelona, as if we needed one! CTyankee Sep 2014 #20

If you liked this and are going to be in Rome, check this out: cbayer Sep 2014 #21

Thanks, delete_bush Sep 2014 #22

I just spent 3 months in Lazio. cbayer Sep 2014 #23

Great! delete_bush Sep 2014 #24

it seems to be the job of the "media" (and the PTB for that matter), Kali Aug 2014 #10

I find it strange that so many here seem to be putting PBO in the same whathehell Aug 2014 #11