Is there a cause of death that causes less fatalities than terrorism?

[ck4829]

Security checkpoints in three of five terminals at a Houston airport were closed for about 15 minutes after a passenger accidentally got on an escalator going down, then turned around and ran back up.

http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=8777460

Ann Coulter afraid of terrorists hiding explosives in foreskins or hiding them anally.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x7407586

Somebody is more likely to choke to death on their dinner tonight than be killed by a terrorist.

Right now, somebody is being killed by someone they trust, not by a terrorist. How many terrorists are killing people right now vs people who are being killed by violent spouses or partners?

You are more likely to be killed by an animal; dog, wolf, snake, bee, bear, etc., than by a terrorist. You hear any Republicans suggesting we invade Yellowstone National Park?

A person is more likely to be killed by a fall than by terrorism. You hear any talking heads in the 'liberal' media calling for all the ground everywhere to be replaced with foam so people don't die when they fall?

How do terrorists win?

I think we have our answer.

[TheWraith]

1. Meteor impacts.

A situation where the sky is literally falling.

[RaleighNCDUer]

7. So far.

But when the big one hits, that will throw all the current stats out the window.

[marmar]

2. Getting caught in a beartrap.

nt

[FSogol]

3. It would be more fruitful to advise people to wear their seat belts than watch for terrorists. n/t

[flvegan]

4. Speared by a trident during a clash of news anchors. n/t

[timeforpeace]

5. Terrorism is a "cause of death"? C'mon, words have meaning, be careful with them.

[gratuitous]

9. Well, we're at war with terrorism

So it must be a "cause of death." Seems to flow naturally from the tenor of the conversation that's gone on before. I suppose a more elegant phrasing would be an act of terrorism as a cause of death, but we're not at war with acts of terrorism.

Regardless, I think the point is well taken, that there is far too much attention focused on the "we're all gonna die!" mentality that has caused so many people to wet themselves since Christmas.

[FiveGoodMen]

6. An excellent point!

The terrorists won -- and they truly did -- because we as a nation chose to be terrified.

[dgibby]

8. You're more likely to die at the hands of your health insurance provider. n/t

[uppityperson]

10. "I think we have our answer": Ann Coulter doing foreskin checks on all male passengers

the thought, omg

[era veteran]

11. Does Ann Coulter use her foreskin for that?

[bemildred]

12. Infected hangnails. nt

[bemildred]

14. And don't forget Pilonidal Cysts. nt

[boobooday]

13. Marijuana overdose n/t

[Vidar]

15. Good point.

[zbdent]

16. great sex with a Republican?