LEXINGTON — Like most Americans, John Stempel is still trying to cope with the shock and horror of the deadly terrorist attacks.

        He was not, however, surprised that the United States tasted some of the chaos, fear and grief those who live in the Middle East have experienced for decades.

        Mr. Stempel's 24 years in the U.S. foreign service give him insight into the global battle against terrorism. He is the director of the University of Kentucky's Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce.

        Mr. Stempel spoke Thursday to the Lexington Forum, a civic organization.

        Mr. Stempel said the only way to prevent future attacks is to improve intelligence domestically and globally.

        What the country can't afford to do, he said, is get so caught up in the hysteria surrounding anthrax that people ignore other dangers.

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