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Let's Just Pile On Maureen Dowd

This was Dowd, as quoted in my previous post:

But it’s not O.K. to be cool about national security when Americans are scared.

Today, Gallup buttresses the CNN data noted previously:

U.S. Fear of Terrorism Steady After Foiled Christmas Attack

In a Dec. 11-13 poll, 39% were somewhat or very worried about “you or someone in your your family” becoming a “victim of a terrorist attack.” In a Jan. 8-10 poll, 42% were somewhat or very worried. The margin of error is plus or minus 4 points.