Wino,
I agree that we should not stand idly by and wait for an occourence of Terrorism to shake us all again, but I would hope that we aren't really of the attitude that it is best to stay home. Yes it would aleviate the need to think about whether or not the aircraft you are on is a target, but if we choose to adopt the attitude that we should stay home and let this threat play itself out, then we are going to let them win, and we are going to see an even greater decline in this industry, and none of us can afford that.
I believe that we can all agree that this sucks, but I also believe that we can all agree that we won't let it beat us! So don't let it.
There will be nowhere that these people can go and find solace, aggreeance or support for their chosed profession. It is our task, and our duty to see that this attitude begins now, without a moment's delay.