We can also be a victim in our own neighborhoods and cities, too. Can't let fear stop you from living your life. Otherwise, we wouldn't travel anywhere. Incidents like this -- not matter what time of day they happen or where they happen -- make spectacular headlines in the same manner that mass shootings do in the United States. But, I'm not going to let this stop me from coming to St. Maarten nor worry about this every time I visit. Just like I'm not going to worry about a mass shooter when I go to our local shopping mall. Far too many people become polarized by fear that stems from incidents like this. The odds of becoming a victim of violent crime are extremely low, and you're much more likely to be injured in an automobile accident within a mile from your home than you will be traveling abroad.