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Scott — (archived)

And don't get me wrong: I think it is bad anytime an American is killed. Be it Civilian in the US, Civilian in Saudi Arabia, or Military...

But from the perspective of "the homefront" it does make a difference in terms of public perception.

For example, it is doubtful that anyone in the US will alter their domestic travel plans as a result of the tragidy in Saudi Arabia. Had the attack taken place in Chicago, then the entire US would be in near chaos.

So given the choice...Granted its a bad one...I would prefer that any attacks, should they happen, happen overseas, and not in the United States itself.

Note: Part of the reason a tech can pull 6 figures in Saudi Arabia is that many perceive the job (incorrectly I might add) as being overly dangerous.

Which brings up another issue: The Saudi (and Middle Eastern) economy will never reach its full potential until they (and not us) put their own house in order. Maybe some good will eventually come out of this terrible act, and the Saudis will crack down on the terrorist sympathisers in their own society and government.

Scott

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