FEAR 101: Some Americans Still Slaves to "Post 9/11 Trauma" Ideology, Others to Indifference:

FEAR 101: Some Americans Still Slaves to "Post 9/11 Trauma" Ideology, Others to Indifference: 

Too many things changed after 9/11 and much was not for the better. Americans, at first in a state of shock and awe, then resigned themselves to a state of higher "national security" in exchange for many of their freedoms and liberties. Today, many still find themselves huddled in tragic fear and isolation still convinced that the "terrorists" are solely foreign Islamic fundamentalists. What was once a nation of real strength and community has withered to one of sloth indifference and cocooned larvae. To be outspoken  and the slightest bit different, unconventional, and offbeat from this now antiquated chalky norm, is felt as a threat by many still stuck in their post 9/11 "comfy place" prisons. 

CASE AND POINT #1:

OVER PROTECTIVE NATION OF SCARED SISSIES ON PROZAC - "FREE RANGE KIDS" DETAINED BY POLICE FOR WALKING TO SCHOOL. Parents charged with child neglect. Remember when we were all "free range" kids walking or biking to school? Sure, as with anything, there is always a risk of harm to children, but the benefits far outweigh the risks. Japan's communities (as well as other countries) remain close knit and together in having kids walk or bike to school for better physical and mental health instead of feeding them pills. WHY HAVEN'T WE?

 

http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/free-range-parents-found-responsible-child-neglect-allowing/story?id=29363859

GOING OFF THE GRID...

...is possible depending on where you live and how enterprising you can be.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3111OtKaNk