An Attack is an Attack, Isn't It?

On Christmas Day a terrorist bent on blowing up yet again another plane snuck on to a U.S. bound plane. The controversial topic in this article is whether or not this terrorist attack was of that similar to the memorable attacks of 9/11. I find this only semi-relevant to the situation at hand. It's understandable that for future safety measures it's important to compare and contrast terrorist attacks; but in this can, the concern I hold first and foremost would be for the present time. In the time after the 9/11 attacks many civilians were terrified that a terrorist could somehow get onto a plane an commit another horrible attack. In response to declining flights (declining income) and the general pride and safety of America, airports became some of the most secure and safe places in the U.S. Everyone that boarded a plane was searched thoroughly. And after a few years, the people of America began to feel safe once again. Until now the thought of a terrorist even being able to board a plane seemed impossible. So it now not only surprises me but also scares me to know that any terrorist is boarding a plane.