Well, there's logic, then there is how we feel. Sometimes what we feel has a logical base, but often it doesn't. That doesn't make those feelings wrong, or unnecessary.

Statistically, I'm sure there are more deaths per day in the Washington/Baltimore area than this guy has been responsible for, either through auto accidents, or crime, or whatever.

But for right now, this must have people feeling a loss of control. We think we know the odds of surviving any given automobile trip, and subconsiously, at least, we make the decision to drive knowing we will probably beat the odds if we are careful.

People in this area don't know what they can do to be careful and avoid this guy, so they do feel scared. And the fact that there is only a one in 3 million chance of dying this way certainly doesn't relieve the pain the families of the victims are experiencing.

Is there something better to worry about?

I don't know, but I don't believe the fact that you feel fear for the sniper means you can't also have concern for other issues of the day.

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MB 1986 190D in my past
MB 1987 300E on the street
MB 1994 'Smoke Silver' E420 in my driveway
1999 Mazda Miata in the fun stable
1964 E-Type Jaguar Coupe- Sold
1970 E-Type Jaguar Coupe- Sold
1968 Corvair Monza Conv. with Turbo Transplant- Sold
1986 Merkur Xr4ti- abandoned
various mundane American autos

If I'd known then what I know now...

Hell, I'd probably still have done it anyways.