Originally Posted by
NYgreyrider
Just because something is extremely rare doesn't mean steps to avoid is shouldn't be taken or at the very least suggested.
I could be struck by lightning, therefore I should never leave my house again.
Seriously, that's effectively what you're saying. People are giving up their basic freedoms and enjoyment of life over things that are extremely unlikely to happen. We've become a nation of cowards, ruled by irrational fear.
The police in this case are idiots. I want to know what specific law they're going to claim is being broken.