Most of you have heard about the poor guy who was attacked and killed on a Greyhound bus in Manitoba yesterda y. Tragic. Yes the killing was senseless as far as we can tell. And yes its terrifying to consider it happening to ourselves or someone we love.
But I hear rumblings about "what can we do to improve bus security" and "should buses have check ins like airports", etc.
Whoa. Stop right there. Let's not be stupid. Metal detectors? Security guards? Whatever the hell for?!
Violence on buses, especially long distance buses, is extremely rare. Its almost unheard of up until yesterday. All these added security measures would increase the safety of the passengers and drivers by an imperceptible amount yet cost the bus companies, already struggling with rising diesel costs, bogs of money.
Think about it and don't let one anomalous event dictate all policy, regardless of the horridness.
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