Old 01-29-08, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by twahl
Having spnet some time where terrorists, snipers, and Scud missles are always a possibility, I have applied the lessons learned to my riding. Constantly look for threats and plan for evasion. Of course driving on the capital beltway from time to time helps, but bottom line is that if you are aware of your surroundings and always preparing to react to how they may change, your chances of survival without injury increase dramatically.
Though my attitude toward risk is derived from a different war than yours, I agree with your approach. Ands, thanks for serving.
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