Have there ever been so many threats to our security in the past?

No it is a very scary time to live. Many believe we mirror the fall of the Roman empire and we are at the last days. The good thing I believe is that one of your greatest problems will save us. Greed, because we consume so many goods other countries need us to buy their crap that maybe what could save us. If we can teach terrorists to live for buying Pepsi and not blow themselves up then we got something. Also with the economy that will correct itself. It is not good business for everyone to loose money.