Winning Your Own War on Terror: Stay Calm

If the purpose of a terror attack is to spread fear, increase tension, and make you afraid, then the best way to defeat terror is by staying calm. And the best way to achieve that calmness is through knowledge.

Calm is not placidity, sitting still while the world whirls. And calm is not apathy, trusting that someone else will look out for you. Don't wander through the world in a blissful and somnolent haze, trusting that ignorance will maintain your mellow.

Know what the real dangers are.
Know the level of threat from them.
Know what you should do to reduce the threat.

Stay calm.

Panic kills.

(Via Charles Murtaugh)

Posted by Martial