Whether it’s Tampa Palms, Orlando or San Bernardino, a rule of thumb–borne of cautionary common sense and self preservation–obviously applies: “If you see something, say something.” It’s more than a modern meme. It’s the anxious times we live in.
The challenge in a democratic society, however, is not to let this become a license to profile based on appearance–not suspicious behavior. We all know the difference; we all know the implications.