IMAGINE shopping at an open market. Lots of people buying, selling, having fun. Suddenly a parked car explodes.

People standing closest are vaporized. Body parts fly everywhere. You’re one of the “fortunate” ones, knocked to the ground and temporarily stunned. You struggle to your feet trying to comprehend the screams, the blood and the carnage.

Next, imagine the authorities telling you this is something you’ll have to get used to.

Why? They’ve “lost their patience” trying to protect you.

You’ve been written off as a “policy mistake.” Good luck in the future.

ahlert@adelphia.net