Re <<The world has always had stuff going on>>
... yes, but frequency, amplitude, pervasiveness, randomness and possibly state-sponsorships make the current episode different in character from the everyday, and the acceleration may indicate not-very-good, ala best to shy away
Re <<Percy didn't steer clear of world events. Use that as your guide>>
... yes, but i must note, not little kids were involved, so the adults do as they would, adventure.
in any case, in so far as i am concerned the philippines and indonesia are off limits for the kids, along w/ xinjiang, and same w/ wilder parts of malaysia and thailand, ... no need to tempt fate when there is no greater need |
