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[YorkieonmyPillow]

@Mominohio ~ You said it much better than I could have, and I agree with you completely.

There is irrational fear; there is also common sense recognition of situations as they exist - which is what I believe the OP is doing.

I would not fly internationally at a time like this.

[goldensrbest]

A beloved shop keeper,that was a muslim,in scotland was stabbed to death today, i read it in the daily mirror.

[Drythe]

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@akaburtonfan wrote:

I too have put a dream trip on hold. I was born in Istanbul while my father was in the military and we were stationed back in the U.S. when I was a baby. I've always thought it would be wonderful to go back with my siblings. Alas with all the problems in that part of the world I doubt we'll be able to go.

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@akaburtonfan

Hope you are able to realize your dream.  I have been to Turkey many times, and would go today if an opportunity arose.  What an amazing & beautiful country.

I just returned from Italy, will be in France in April, and with a group of family on the Danube in October.

While I am very cautious about the things I can control, I also keep in mind that I can't control everything and that "even in the best of times our days are numbered"

[ROMARY]

Sometimes we can't easily and comfortably fight (or overcome) our own internal intuition.  Each of us should probably do what we feel comfortable.  JMO. 

[Burnsite]

You should not be afraid to travel, imo, any more than being afraid to get on the interstate.  Travel does involve some risks, but for me the benefits outweigh the "living in fear" factor. 

I will be flying next Tuesday.  I never feel entirely safe in a plane or airport, but no one is entirely safe anywhere.  I believe I've read that most bad accidents occur at home, or (in cars) within a mile or two of home.

Scotland has two airports that are small but have some experience with terrorists due to the troubles in Northern Ireland, just across the sea.  I have traveled there and had a wonderful time.  Scotland is terrific.  But it is not rural--most of the population of Scotland lives either in Glasgow or Edinburgh. 

Glasgow has a large Muslim community, but unlike that in Brussells, as far as what I hear, the Scottish Muslims are not discriminated against and not radicalized.   Scotland is tolerant--not perfectly so, but more approaching fairness than the US or Brussells.

[ChynnaBlue]

I am not trying to make light of your fear, but the reality is that you are more likely to be in a deadly car accident or have an accident in your own home than you are to be a victim of a terrorist attack. There is no place that's 100% safe and things you do every single day are far riskier than a trip to Scotland.

[YorkieonmyPillow]

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@goldensrbest wrote:

A beloved shop keeper,that was a muslim,in scotland was stabbed to death today, i read it in the daily mirror.

@Burnsite 

Popular Muslim shopkeeper, 40, was stabbed to death outside his business in a religiously motivated attack by another Muslim just hours after he posted a message wishing his 'beloved Christian nation' a happy Easter

• A 32-year-old man has been arrested after murder of Asad Shah last night 
• The 'peace-loving' victim was popular in his neighbourhood of Glasgow
• Hours before his death, he posted message advertising inter-faith meeting
• Police confirmed all those currently involved in investigation were Muslim

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3509367/Muslim-shopkeeper-stabbed-death-hours-posted-happy-E...
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[Burnsite]

Never mind--

[ladyroxanne]

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@YorkieonmyPillow wrote:

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@goldensrbest wrote:

A beloved shop keeper,that was a muslim,in scotland was stabbed to death today, i read it in the daily mirror.

@Burnsite 

Popular Muslim shopkeeper, 40, was stabbed to death outside his business in a religiously motivated attack by another Muslim just hours after he posted a message wishing his 'beloved Christian nation' a happy Easter

• A 32-year-old man has been arrested after murder of Asad Shah last night 
• The 'peace-loving' victim was popular in his neighbourhood of Glasgow
• Hours before his death, he posted message advertising inter-faith meeting
• Police confirmed all those currently involved in investigation were Muslim

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3509367/Muslim-shopkeeper-stabbed-death-hours-posted-happy-E...
Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook

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what a pity.

[goldensrbest]

Thank you both for posting link, such a sad thing to happen.