It will heighten the tenseness among the general public. Sometimes it will cause copycats to simulate something locally. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office prefers to withhold information about security measures and investigative procedures for terrorist acts for fear it may create future problems. Olympic morale has not been lost The bombing has not dampened the spirit of the long-awaited Games. Ticket lines still wrap around buildings.
Venues still attract sold-out crowds.
It's like the Florida-Florida State game after a Gator win for two weeks straight. The reopening of the Olympic Centennial Park symbolizes triumph over tragedy, the bringing together of Americans and people from different countries as well as an opportunity for spectators to see some of the world's finest athletes. By attending the venues, you get a different perspective. You don't just get to see the top of the top performers or the U.S. athletes. The Associated Press contributed to this report.