Terror everywhere

This morning I heard on the radio about this Amtrak Bomb Scare that happened last week. The suspect was released yesterday after being determined he wasn't a threat. And the reason all this happened? The suspect was having a conversation about his family and the stress he's under.

Theaudeaus said the suspect did not make a threat. He said the man was apparently stressed out about his family and said his "head was going to explode."

Apparently another passenger heard this, told some one else, they told someone and so forth. Next thing this poor guy knows, he's being pulled off the train and held for questioning for the weekend.

My problem with all of this is the overreaction to the authorities. How scared are we as a society that a simple off-hand comment is blown out of proportion to this extent? Do we really need to make sure we watch our own private conversations?

I would almost argue that those that wish our country harm are winning. As terrorists, they have done their job admirably, since we are terrified of our own shadows. Everything we own and do is suspect now. Our water bottles are suspect, as are our shoes, electronics and now language. Nothing like getting a society to turn on themselves and do your job for you.

Better watch yourself the next time you use the phrase "That's da' BOMB!"...