Fear not

20 minutes after the hijacked aircraft hit the World Trade Center, I was gazillion miles away watching the whole incident replays on CNN.

2 weeks later, the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur was wholly evacuated for an alleged bomb threat. Later it was confirmed a false alarm but it was enough to stir the hearts of everyone working in a tall building or having to be around one.

Since the 9/11 attack, “terrorism” became a familiar word and the mention of Osama bin Laden causes goosebumps.  Even though people would stand a better chance in finding a 100 dollar note lying on the sidewalk than actually encountering him. People were bombarded with news of the attacked on newspaper and news channel with the latest update of the death counts. Even until today, rumors of a subsequent terrorist attack is circulated. Clearly, it is hopeless for people to sleep soundly or roam the street in leisure anytime soon.

Again the media comes into place. Would it be easier for the people if the media reports less of these violence since ignorance is bliss? Or people are content when they are more informed so that they can take precautions that according to the article can lessen their fear when they feel they have more control of the situation? I don’t have the answer to these questions but i believe that fear only exists when a person is faced with uncertainty. if we feel more secure to know that we at least have a minimal amount of control over uncertainties, maybe that could lower the panic level.

Short note: it’s funny how the media likes to refer the mastermind behind 9/11 bin Laden since his name is Osama, Laden is his father’s name and bin basically means the son of___. Just a thought;)