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Stephen Flynn: Fear only works when you know there is a threat and you feel powerless to deal with the threat.

On the recordFebruary 22, 2007
Fear only works when you know there is a threat and you feel powerless to deal with the threat.
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Stephen Flynn
Scottish National Party

Editor's note · Context

Flynn argues that fear can be counterproductive in the face of terrorism.

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