After the recent attacks in Paris the security for the New York Thanksgiving Day Parade was enlarged. This event draws huge crowds every year, but authorities said that there had been no threats. NYPD added 200 officers to the parade patrol from their new counter-terrorism unit. New York mayor Bill de Blasio told people not to give into this "psychological warfare".
I agree with mayor de Blasio, these events are wreaking "psychological warfare". People are afraid that with every small or large event that occurs a terrorist attack will accompany it, and that's exactly what these groups want to happen. But what these groups hadn't expected was the support and shoulders to lean on provided by other countries to France and everywhere else in other situations. In American history this reminds me of the institution of tighter security in airports after the 9/11 attacks. At the time everyone was afraid of getting on a flight, but over time tighter security helped to protect against terrorism. Now these groups are getting smarter, and going beyond tighter security might be the solution.
Source: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-34932790
I agree with your analysis. I don't think we should be walking around in fear 24/7 but should still be alert, and take extra precautions such as the enlarged security during the Thanksgiving Parade.
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I agree with the mayor and the addition of officers.There's a line between cautious and fearful. Being on the cautious side is safer and doesn't encourage anyone as much.
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