Be Safe: Be Suspicious

Terrorism has become an unfortunate fact of life not only in New York but the country at large, a direct assault on our communities and our way of life that leaves citizens struggling to find answers to difficult questions, not the least of which is "What can I do to prevent such atrocities? How can I help?" Quite simply, terrorism is successful because terrorists are able to pass unnoticed and unremarked upon -- but they fail to count on the best intelligence network ever devised: the American people. How can you tell who might be a terrorist? Look for the following characteristics:

• A stranger or foreigner.
• Argumentative, especially about politics or philosophy.
• Probing questions about your work, particularly high-tech.
• Spends a greater than average amount of time on the Net.
• Interests in chemistry, electronics, or computers.
• Large numbers of mail-order deliveries.
• Taking photographs of major landmarks.

And those are just a few. If you're suspicious, then turn them in to your local law enforcement for a thorough background check. Better safe than sorry. You and your neighbors will sleep more securely knowing that you're watching each other's back.