This interesting BBC article covers the potential for finding a terrorist, swine flu, accuracy, and certainty. Interesting to note how inaccurate statistics can be. The graphic portrays the estimated population of the USA and (on the basis of say 10% 'certainty) the fact that 300 people are possibly terrorists. Or possibly not. Here.
UPDATE:
Given that the land mass of the USA is 3,676,486 sq miles (9,522,055sq km), this means that (theoretically) there is a terrorist every 12,255 sq. miles. If you are growing potatoes in Idaho I am sure the distribution is significantly lower...
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