is the world in danger...can US be next?

Question

Well I've been watching the news lately, and I've seen what has been going on in the middle east which really gets to me, and I've been really depressed lately because who knows if the US can be next (I'm saying that because I live in NY), or what if it can happen somewhere else. I'm very frightned...Maybe I'M NOT really understanding, but help me out.

Answer 1

What do you mean, next? Like, next to be attacked? We've been getting attacked for over twenty years, sweety.

Answer 2

We're safe basically because of our geography-surrounded by water, and because we can live sufficiently mostly by our own resources. Unfortunately, the superpower will fall, Korea,Germany and Iran will rise. When? Well, I read about this over a year ago. So far, Korea upped the ante and Iran has stepped up to the plate.
Here's whats best:do what you can. If you cant do anything about it, in all reality, then stop learning about it. Enjoy your life, love people, volunteer, go to school, have a hobby, a pet, whatever you need to be happy. If you have faith, pray. BUT>>>if you can help-do-you will feel better if you can. And if not, turn off the news.We are stuck in the age of information. We are responsibile for what we take in. Theres plenty of goodness yet on earth, find it. I hope you do.

Answer 3

Hi Rossie,

It is very good that you are trying to stay informed on the frightening events going on in the world today. I can also understand why you feel depressed and afraid for your safety. I do not have a lot of comfort to offer you. However, you may feel comforted to know that your government is working for you, for your safety at home, and abroad. These websites show what our government is doing to keep you safe, show just how strong our nation is, and provides information on what you can do in the event of a potential threat:

http://www.firstgov.gov/
http://www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/
http://www.ready.gov/
http://www.whitehouse.gov/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Military#Capabilities
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/

When you are searching for information about current world events, try using a variety of news organizations. I use a mixture of US sources and outside sources. Also, limit your news time to one hour or less per day. Thirty minutes in the morning and thirty in the evening. This is my preferred news and information sites (you may want to develop your own list of favorites):

http://www.guardian.co.uk/0,,,00.html
http://www.cnn.com/
http://news.bbc.co.uk/
http://www.iht.com/
http://www.csmonitor.com/

This is a list of Israel-Palestinian specific sources: (Most of these are NOT in any way neutral)

http://www.bitterlemons.org/index.html

http://web.israelinsider.com/bin/en.jsp?enPage=HomePage
http://www.dailystar.com.lb//article.asp?edition_id=10&article_id=73712&categ_id=17
http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=JPost/Page/FrontPage&cid=1123495333303
http://historyteacher.net/Arab-Israeli_Conflict.htm
http://www.un.org/Depts/dpi/palestine/


Two sources where you can find ways to affect positive change (always makes me feel better):

http://www.mercycorps.org/
http://www.un.org/english/

I think that the best things we ordinary citizens can do are to help those who are suffering, to develop a well informed opinion on what is happening in the world around us, and inform our elected officials on our opinions.

I hope you will find a way to express your concern and develop your own way to affect positive change at home and in the world around you.

Answer 4

Yes,

We are in danger....We had that false sense of security once upon a time before the world trade center. No one is above the danger that is out there...

Answer 5

the u.s. is in danger as the rest of the world. we are fighting in 126 countries. over 20 are at war. we constantly are busting even now hazbollah terrir cells in the u.s. we just got a group out of miami that trained with the one of 1200 cells in canada which just took out 17 terrorists trying to kill the canadaian prime minister and take over the governmemt. its classified as to how many cells there are in the u.s. lets just say that most of the veterans in this country are armed and ready.

Answer 6

Yes Hon... New York will be a target again..(sorry).
Homeland security is doing everything it can to prevent
It from Happening ever again... But when you deal with a bunch of low life ,terrorist,Scum,--Bad things happen...
Dirty Bomb may be their next !!!
My recomendation..Pray every day . and do whats right... If you see a terrorist-- KILL THEM

Answer 7

too late!
we've been vulnerable for years. it all started with that Billy Joel song back in the late 80's...

Answer 8

haven't you herd, Canada right next door,were hiding in our igloos just waiting to pounce.