Terrorism In New York City

One issue I strongly care about is terrorism. Terrorism prevents people from living their everyday lives through instilling fear. Living in New York City where terrorism is unfortunately practiced more frequently, I have experienced its effects.There have been some weeks where I am unable to sleep due to the restless thoughts about potential episodes. Although I was an infant when the tragedy of 9/11 occurred, I know many people who were affected by it and lost loved ones. With the most recent Chelsea bombing while attending school in the Chelsea area, I have to be extra vigilant when traveling to school not only to protect myself, but the other people around me. I care so much about preventing and stopping acts of terrorism because nobody should be afraid to live their lives due to the fear that they are going to be killed or terrorized for being who they are. New York City is one of the greatest cities in the world and to see a place and its inhabitants destroyed by malicious and ignorant acts of others infuriates me. Although major cities are more likely to draw acts of terror, …show more content…
I attempt to set examples for other New Yorkers when traveling. If I ever see anything suspicious I am always sure to report it to a police officer as well as move to a different location such as a different car on the subway. When traveling, I also choose not to use any technology because it serves as a distraction therefore causing myself to be more unaware of my surroundings and therefore more likely in the face of harm. I also try to tell others if I feel that they may be in any kind of danger even if it is minimal. I would always rather be safe than sorry. That doesn’t mean having the mindset that every backpack has a bomb stored inside of it, but it means being aware of your surroundings and making sure to follow your intuition when it comes to your