The Lessons of 9/11

FARK.com: (2220924) Britain may have to "modify" its freedoms to deal with terrorists using and abusing them. Scary British dystopia trifetica in play

This is just too apropos not to post.

"2006-08-09 01:18:03 PMpakfish

Jeebus not more drunken prattle from frightened children.
Its time to put down the bottle and wake up people.

Figures are as of Jan 2004

* 9/11 death toll: 2,976
* UK Death toll from smoking since 9/11: 280,000 (approx.)
* UK Death toll from alcohol since 9/11: 70,000 (approx.)
* Global Death toll from cars since 9/11: 12,500,000 (approx.)
* Global death toll from conventional weapons since 9/11: 1,166,666(approx.)
* Global death toll from starvation since 9/11: 38,325,000 (approx.)
* Global death toll from HIV/AIDS since 9/11: 30,660,000 (approx.)

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