Staying safe, and protecting ourselves against terrorist attacks at crowded public events

These are days of threatened attacks by terrorist groups and the craziness of random shootings and physical assaults. We’ve seen shootings in big box stores and other public places, as well as on the streets. We all remember the Boston Marathon bombing. It is also a time of parades, tree lightings, community gatherings, and a whole lot of shoppers filling malls and stores. Being at these events and in public places is ample reason to be taking personal safety precautions, and that ...