We don't need any reminders about how many crazy threats there are in the world.
The recent devastating attacks in Texas, New York City and Las Vegas only add to the sense of insecurity of everyday encounters from the comfort of our own home and computer.
Gallup just finished up some pretty compelling research on what really worries us.
Yikes, that's a lot of worry!
So, two-thirds of us are worried regularly about ID theft and other forms of financial fraud. With nearly 1 in 5 Americans having now been a victim of ID theft it's understandable.
It is interesting that we've generally more concerned about home invasion and car theft than terrorism. That's probably a good thing actually. At least to the extent that being worried about anything can be good.
I find it especially alarming that 1 in five adults is concerned about a child being harmed at school and nearly a fifth of adults being concerned about being sexually assaulted.
There are many stories within these numbers. They tell an instructive, if disconcerting, picture of our lives.