We're indeed talking sunk costs. By the way, you could even argue that some measures, such as increased airport "security", indirectly killed people, who took

We're indeed talking sunk costs. By the way, you could even argue that some measures, such as increased airport "security", indirectly killed people, who took their more risky cars instead of just flying. This title reminds me a quote from Ultimate Spiderman: "Your uncle snuffs. And you stop basket ball!?". Seems rather… blunt.