I recently realized how much I hate helicopters. I think it probably stems from a deep subconscious association because where I grew up the only time you heard or saw a helicopter it was LifeLink. It meant that someone was headed to the trauma unit in St. Paul and wouldn't live if they were transported by ambulance.

Now, the helicopters are hovering and patrolling air space above the city, and transporting soldiers from nearby bases to ships in the harbor. Argh. None of it is good. Those guys should be at home, playing with their kids.