terrorism only works if we become scared

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I'm in a train station, headed north to Karnataka state (little historical/tourist place called Hampi). I just found out about the Mumbai attacks by looking over the shoulder of some fellow reading a newspaper. Getting lots of love and concern (thanks!) but I am not scared in the slightest for five main reasons:
1)I had and have no plans to go to Mumbai (or back to Delhi, another potentially dangerous city)
2)With my beard and my lungi, I look Muslim (locals ask me if I am all the time, and most Tamils away from tourist areas think I am North Indian). Not that these bastards carrying out these attacks don't kill alot of Muslims, but I don't think I would be specifically targeted.
3) I am a Canadian citizen. Everyone loves Canada!
4) The Shiva powers I have cultivated here in South Asia allow me to turn myself invisible:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vibhuti

(Twice in one week I wasin't asked for fare on buses in Kolkata, and the people who collect the fare work on commission).

5) If I become afraid, the terrorists win. Seriously. The goal of terrorism is to make people afraid. I refuse to give any human being (except one) that kind of power over my mind. I only fear God, and my mother.

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Comments

[Aunt Pat]

A wise man fears the power of his mother.

[Uncle B]

danger boy
Brendan, I'm glad you are doing well and are not fearful, but are being smart and careful. Remember that mosquitoes are a far greater danger than terrorists in India. Also rickshaws and cars. Also water.

[dahuzi]

haha, always good to get free medical advice. mosquitos are the only creatures I kill on purpose.