Reactions vary to bin Laden death says psychologist
Psychologist Dr. Marciana Vequist of Bert Nash notes reactions to Osama bin Laden's death vary greatly with some feeling safer, others emptier, and some unaffected. She urges mood checks and seeking help if hopelessness or functional decline appears. Parents should discuss the event with children and monitor changes in behavior.
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Civics class recalls 9 11 impact and future outlook
In a West Junior High civics class ninth graders discuss the September 11 attacks and the Obama era announce kill of Osama bin Laden. Students compare fear and media, while teachers stress continued learning and heightened global awareness.
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Flag displays stretch across Kansas after bin Laden news
Residents across the area show flags in reaction to the bin Laden killing. Terri Reintjes and Jim Fisher displayed American and EU flags from their home south of Lawrence on Monday. Mike Frizzell flew an American flag in Shawnee, and Kellee Pratt decorated her porch with red, white and blue banners.
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Terrorism experts cautious on bin Laden death impact
Local experts warn that bin Laden’s death marks a shift to decentralized Al Qaida. Kansas University professor Felix Moos says groups may act in cells and not from a single base, while Lawrence officials note the change in dynamics but stress continued vigilance and reporting of suspicious activity. Gov Brownback raised state alert though no specific threats were reported.
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