Yup, far too many Americans take their freedom for granted. On no other day than election day is this more profoundly obvious.

As for feeling more vulnerable. Personally, I do not. Where I work at least has some semblance of security, and I don't "go out" much. I never fly as I enjoy my driving too much, and would miss viewing the scenery on my travels, regardless of how many times I've been on that particlular road. We live in a big country, and the out and out chances that the place that I happen to be at, at that particular time is going to be the target to a coward is pretty remote.

I do feel that the more immediate threat to our personal freedom is the liberal left. Nanny government and gun laws have done nothing more than intrude on the law abiding, while the criminals continue to get the upper hand against a gradually increasingly disarmed law abiding public.

I'd say get a concealed handgun permit if your location allows, carry for your protection, and enjoy your free time with your family. That time is always far too short anyway to spend it stressing on remote possibilities.

My personal guess would be that the coward will stand out to some extent as they will be somewhat nervous at what they are about to do, both from the standpoint of the fact that they are about to deliberately end their own life, and wanting to insure that they reach their objective. About along the lines of any other common gutter criminal.