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Summary: Instilling Fear as Means of Control
Review: It's another sick attempt to reap personal benefits by publishing a book, which contributes to the mad culture of fear, permeating American society of today. The author never mentions what are the chances, or what they've ever been, for an average American to die from an act of terror, in comparison to the chances of dying from other unnatural causes, such as domestic crime, automobile accidents, etc. Just today I've read that the authoritative JAMA claims about 250,000 Americans die every year as a result of medical malpractice. This means, about 600,000 died since 9-11-01, and how many books do we have on how to protect ourselves from bad doctors, poor hospital care, wrong medications, etc.?I wonder, the American people gave up their Bill of Rights without any hesitation in an eyeblink, in exchange for some very vague, poorly defined promises of protection against the one hundred something cause of death. What would they give up for a promise to protect them, say from the number 25, or number 10 cause of death? Keep studying garbage like this, great America! Stock up with gas masks, utility tapes, food, buy extra homes, the Enemy is sneeking up to your doorstep, while your Big Brother is watching you and getting even better deal than an eye for an eye overseas. This surely is making the world a safer place, America more loveable and may even extend your earthly existence by a few more cosmic miliseconds. Although that's highly unlikely, if you can think...
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Summary: A personal reaction
Review: My immediate reaction to this book was one of deep gratitude for the opportunity to read something so sensibly and logically put forth. For someone in my position (that is, little old lady living alone but no ninny) it was both frightening and comforting.
The best part of the book for me was the reasoning demonstrated in the author's discussion of terrorism itself, its causes and its adherents. Like most people on September 11th I was appalled, horrified and scared out of my wits by the thought that someone could contain so much hatred in his soul that he could kill thousands of people (including himself) with no compunction. After reading this book, I had a much better grasp on this kind of mentality and fanaticism.
My survival plan is simple. Lock all the doors and windows and hole up in my little home with several hundred books, flashlights, batteries, and lots of water...
Rating:
Summary: A personal reaction
Review: My immediate reaction to this book was one of deep gratitude for the opportunity to read something so sensibly and logically put forth. For someone in my position (that is, little old lady living alone but no ninny) it was both frightening and comforting.
The best part of the book for me was the reasoning demonstrated in the author's discussion of terrorism itself, its causes and its adherents. Like most people on September 11th I was appalled, horrified and scared out of my wits by the thought that someone could contain so much hatred in his soul that he could kill thousands of people (including himself) with no compunction. After reading this book, I had a much better grasp on this kind of mentality and fanaticism.
My survival plan is simple. Lock all the doors and windows and hole up in my little home with several hundred books, flashlights, batteries, and lots of water...
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Summary: Vital information for safety in today's world
Review: This book is packed with practical and relevant information. The style is friendly and approachable, not pedantic nor academic. It's like listening to a trusted, knowledgeable friend telling you what you need to know. - If you're worried about terrorism close to home, read this book.
- If you want to understand what motivates terrorists and how they think, read this book.
- If you want to learn about terrorist weapons and tactics, read this book.
- If the things you don't know about terrorism concern you as much as the things you do know, read this book. Most of all, if you want practical advice on how to protect your loved ones and yourself against potential terrorism in today's new world, read and heed this book.
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