BOSTON: I am sad, but not scared. My life is going on as normal.

[IdaBriggs]

Please do not mistake this as "insensitive" to those who are dealing with the after effects of the latest terror attack.

I choke up every time I see one of the extremely inspiring cartoons.

And I am *ANGRY* at the cowards who did this.

But I am not afraid. I am *PROUD* of the people who ran to help.

They attacked my countrymen. I am *ANGRY* and determined that justice will prevail.

But I am not "terrorized" - the war on "terror" is over.

America won - everyone ran to HELP the victims.

I credit this "normal" to President Barack Obama and the *COMPETENT* people he put in charge who work hard to let me live a "NORMAL, TERROR FREE" life.

The difference between this President and the last who held the office is simply astounding.

[flamingdem]

1. The actions after the event have been extraordinary

I have a new admiration for all that is Boston and for the relationships Obama has nurtured and efficiencies he's put in place to run this country.

[Marrah_G]

2. ^this

[cali]

3. well, if you weren't there, it's understandable you weren't terrorized

but many there undoubtedly were, just as people who are subject to such an experience anywhere are terrorized. And most people did run from the scene instead of toward it. Nothing wrong with that. As for "America winning" I don't view it through that lens- not with the Patriot Act and the abrogation of civil liberties.

I certainly prefer President Obama to bush but his policies concerning national security are much the same as his predecessor's.

[IdaBriggs]

4. After 9/11, there was a different feel. Even if you *weren't* there --

there was "terror" -- and it lasted for years.

My husband's job wanted him to travel out of the country near the anniversary of 9/11. I wouldn't let it happen.

I wasn't in New York on 9/11/1 - but I *felt* vulnerable and scared in the suburbs of Detroit.

Newtown hit me hard - my twins are in kindergarten - but if my husband says he wants to take up marathon running for sport, I can support him. (Not my thing, terror attacks having nothing to do with that decision.)

Am I happy about the loss of civil liberties? No, and I can rant about "political theater" in airports (seriously, taking off my shoes? argh!) longer than I should, and will *not* walk through the radiation thingy, but --

I am not holding my breath waiting for the next blow. I trust that the grown-ups have things under control.

The leaders of this country and the media were trying to scare me half to death during the Bush years so they could do Bad Things.

I am not a "Terror Victim" in 2013.

I wasn't there; I can support the people who were without "being a victim" at the same time. Do you know what I am saying?

[Warpy]

5. I saw the beginning of Chalie Rose last night

and I wasn't paying much attention, but there was a man who described Boston as a tough little city, where people (men) care about 3 things: politics, sports and revenge; a town where people will take two punches just so they can land one.

It was a pretty good encapsulated description, it's largely an Irish city, after all.

What the bomber needs to know is that Boston will always get that one punch landed and it's usually enough to stop a tank. So, no, I'm not terrorized. In fact, when my old cat finally goes to her eternal reward, I'm going back there for a long visit.

[IdaBriggs]

6. Lol - Go, Boston!

I love that description, and will be sharing it with my husband.