America's Overprotection Epidemic Will Have Consequences

Overprotection can be under-protection.

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Shortly after the 9/11 attacks, many Americans stopped flying. Fear of Al Qaeda attacks pushed many to drive instead. Few argued against this exodus from air travel — the terrorists used airplanes, not cars, to launch the attacks in New York City and the nation’s capital.

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