This was Dowd, as quoted in my previous post:
bq. But it’s not O.K. to be cool about national security when Americans are scared.
Today, Gallup buttresses the CNN data noted previously:
bq. U.S. Fear of Terrorism Steady After Foiled Christmas Attack
In a Dec. 11-13 poll, 39% were somewhat or very worried about “you or someone in your your family” becoming a “victim of a terrorist attack.” In a Jan. 8-10 poll, 42% were somewhat or very worried. The margin of error is plus or minus 4 points.