I live next door to a National Guard armory. In the wake of 9-11 I was deeply concerned that terrorists might try to bomb it. I carefully watched for suspicious characters, and wondered how I would evacuate myself and my cats, if necessary.
Two years later, I listen, carefully, for terror alerts, because I know if they call one the @#$%^&!!! Guard will be at the @#$%^&*!!! Armory, and there won't be any place to park on my street. Most of these @#$%^&*!!! alerts are called for political reasons, not because Osama wants to blow up Pittsburgh, or even someplace important. I want the Shrub back in Texas so badly I can taste it.