The chances of being killed by terrorists
"According to Ross Gittins (Sydney Morning Herald, 16/11/05) the statistical chance of any Westerner dying in a terrorist attack is 0.0001 per cent.
"Even Americans, the most prominent, powerful and, therefore, the most vulnerable Westerners are nine times more likely to die falling off a ladder, he claims. So, what chance has your average Aussie got of being the unfortunate victim of a terrorist attack? Notwithstanding the tragic bad luck of those killed and injured in Bali, New York and London, the chances of an Aussie like you or me dying at the hands of terrorists are infinitesimal."
Jane Caro, New Matilda, November 30, 'Terror Australis'
Tagged: australia, terrorism
"Even Americans, the most prominent, powerful and, therefore, the most vulnerable Westerners are nine times more likely to die falling off a ladder, he claims. So, what chance has your average Aussie got of being the unfortunate victim of a terrorist attack? Notwithstanding the tragic bad luck of those killed and injured in Bali, New York and London, the chances of an Aussie like you or me dying at the hands of terrorists are infinitesimal."
Jane Caro, New Matilda, November 30, 'Terror Australis'
Tagged: australia, terrorism
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