I’ve been thinking about the way we respond to terrorism. Like the recent incidents in Charlottesville and Las Vegas, yesterday’s incident in New York City grabs the headlines and spurs our emotional responses. Not to diminish the tragedy, but I wonder why we don’t respond the same way to the on average 3,287 deaths a day from road crashes.
For those interested in reading more about domestic terrorism, check out some of the resources held by Boston University Libraries.
Data from Domestic terrorism – Boston University Libraries