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Destroyed... but in the name of who's God?
Well it's happened then, London has had its payload delievered for all of the wrongs of the western world (in extremist terms) in the form of several bombs which were detinated throughout the transport system of the capital. 4 bombs in total, 3 on the underground and 1 on a bus. All of which resulted in the death of at least 49 people and leaving an estimated 700 injured.
It is in my view no surprise that this attack has happened, it was inevitable really, just a matter of where and when. I guess the start of the G8 summit and the announcement of London's winning bid to host the olympics in 2012 were too much of a temptation for those responsible.
And whilst what has happened in London is terrible and inexcusable - a blatant attack on innocent people - it surprises me that we got off so lightly when you compare it to the events of 9/11. You've got to wonder if there is worse to come.
I think though if the terrorists goal was to scaremonger and frighten the UK population they have been sadly misguided in their assumptions about the British and in particular me. My message to them is this:-
Your methods do not highlight your cause. Your methods do not gain compassion or understanding for your beliefs. Your methods are not in the name of your "God", they are simply acts of manipulation and insanity condoned by a leader who westerners hold in the same regard as you do us. If your ambition is to convert those who have experienced freedom and democracy to a life of extremism, suppression and repression you are mistaken. Human desire for liberty will undoubtably overcome any threat made or carried out by you. Your cause is a lost one.
Posted by Abi on the July 7, 2005 10:25 PM