Lane - A nice article but isn't it a bit negative for all those looking to travel and enjoy themselves. Kind of reminds me of the movie French Kiss when Meg Ryan is so desperately afraid of flying and Kevin Kline says "don't worry - if the plane goes down you won't feel a thing."
On a more positive note I hope all travalers on the Helpline don't get too depressed reading the article you put up. The odds , as they say, are far better that you'll get hit by a car crossing the street.
Have a great Trips Guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!