Why I feel safe in Europe

There has been a lot of talk about the terror alert in Europe. I've got to say I feel completely safe when I'm over there, because the Europeans do not slouch on their public safety measures. Between the French military patrolling Metro platforms, and tourist attractions, to the many, many, many layers of law enforcement in place, in Italy, I don't think I'd feel unsafe over there. Here are a few pictures I've taken on past trips, though, to show you what I mean.

A Carabinieri staring down a potential threat in Rome:

Polizia checking photographer's credentials in St. Peter's Square, in the Vatican:

Polizia constantly patrol St. Peter's Square, in the Vatican:

Carabineri stationed at the Coliseum, in Rome:

UK Bobby, and motorcycle police at Buckingham Palace, in London:

More Bobbies at Buckingham Palace (notice the assault guns):

French military stationed at U.S. Embassy, in Paris:

French military, patroling Metro station, in Paris:

French guards, in Paris:

 Irish Police (Garda), in Dublin:

This is the security at the Tower of London: