FROM THE editors September 13, 2004 Issue

Time to watch and pray ...

As reports about possible terror targets are disseminated by the news media, a lot of people take a "wait and see" attitude. For some, that may be the only approach that seems practical. Businesses and government offices can step up security and be extra watchful, but when that's done, it may seem logical to, well, "wait and see."

There is, however, a better way. Instead of "waiting and seeing," why not watch and pray? Terrorism succeeds when it keeps people living on edge, not sure if or when an attack will happen. But those who watch and pray have a different focus, one less vulnerable to being terrorized.

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