Bloomberg: "Don't Worry, Be Happy"

It looks like New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is taking the same approach as the NY Times in regards to the JFK Airport plot. The Times couldn't find room for the story until page 37, despite the fact that the story was right in their backyard, and Bloomberg has decided that terrorism really isn't that big a threat:

(CBS) NEW YORK While questions continue to arise about the alleged plot to blow up a fuel pipeline beneath JFK Airport and surrounding neighborhoods, some are questioning why New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg hasn't had a louder voice since the plot was foiled on Saturday.

On Monday, Bloomberg finally weighed in, but his response was not what some would have expected.

"There are lots of threats to you in the world. There's the threat of a heart attack for genetic reasons. You can't sit there and worry about everything. Get a life," he said.

That "What, me worry?" attitude pretty much sums up Bloomberg's advice to New Yorkers on the terror plot. As far as he was concerned, the professionals were on it, so New Yorkers shouldn't let it tax their brains.

"You have a much greater danger of being hit by lightning than being struck by a terrorist," he added.

That last statement may be true, but given the potential impact of this plot on both airport operations and the economy of New York City, you'd think hizzoner would act with a little more seriousness.