Editorial January 11, 1988 Issue

What if?

Michael D. Rissler

What if a gunman were to invade your home and threaten your life? What if you were traveling along a deserted road at night and lost control of your car and were seriously injured? What if...?

They are common questions and there are a lot of variations. But must we learn to live with uncertainty and fear?

I know someone who was in a very dangerous situation. He had to be there. There were obligations that had to be met. The vulnerability he felt seemed justified. But disaster never happened, although there were a number of times when it seemed imminent.

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