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“Terrorism drives out all normal human activity before it, defining life in its own sick terms, if it can. So, a baseball game on a sultry Texas night before a huge crowd, with everyone feeling perfectly safe, is exactly what terrorists hate. Which is why it is so important to resume such athletic rituals - which symbolize stability, confidence and order - as soon as is reasonably possible.”

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Thomas Boswell
Thomas Boswell

Thomas Boswell, born on October 11, 1947, is a renowned sports columnist. His work is known for its in-depth analysis of sports events and individuals, particularly in the realm of baseball. more

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