Should Kerry minimize fear factor by dumping the color-coded alerts ?

[kentuck]

The Bush crowd have used these alerts very effectively to keep the people fearful and on edge since 9/11. Should Kerry publically announce that he will get rid of the color-coded alerts for another system? Have there been any polls on the popularity of these alerts? Personally, I think it would be a good first step to returning ot some sense of "normalcy" - because we should not have to live like this. Terrorism is a serious problem for our nation but we should not be so obsessed with safety and fear that we forget we are Americans.

[Pirate Smile]

1. Kerry said in the Rolling Stone interview he is dumping the

color coded alerts.

[DrFunkenstein]

5. He Will Also Localize Alerts For Legitimate Threats

Instead of a national alert, which is the most friggin' moronic system known to man.

[Radio-Active]

2. what do the color-coded alerts do

besides keep people scared?

[aden_nak]

3. Yes, because they do no good.

I mean, does anyone become "more alert" when the color changes? Seriously? And if so, are these people seeing some sort of professional about their problem?

[Maiden England]

4. absolutely, they are useless, hope not fear is the way

[EmperorHasNoClothes]

6. Definately. He should undo as much of *'s work as possible

I can't think of much that's worth saving.