Why do Americans think that Northern Ireland isn't safe?

Answer 1

Because many of them have not properly informed themselves and have many misconceptions. They know that there have been troubles in Northern Ireland, but think this is still going on, when it isn't. They also make assumptions about the nature of the troubles, thinking it is like a battle zone. When the troubles were happening, it was not like that. There could be days, weeks and even months between incidents and incidents happened in different places. So although the troubles went on from the late 1960s to the mid 1990s, they were not widespread and many places in Northern Ireland would have experienced very few incidents or no trouble at all during that time. Many people don't realise that. Many even think the troubles were in all parts of Ireland, not just Northern Ireland. With a bit of proper research they would know the truth of the matter.

There are dangers for tourists in Northern Ireland, but these are the same as anywhere in the world, like being involved in a traffic accident or falling and hitting their head etc. However, there are no fears of being shot by a terrorist or dying in a bomb explosion or anything like that. Parts of America are more dangerous, with things like gun crime. Northern Ireland, and the rest of Ireland, is great to visit and very safe, so people should come.