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Terrorist attacks in London, U.K.

Luckily for me, all my family that go by those exact tubes and buses every morning are away on business trip or holiday (aunt and uncle on hols and my dad on a business trip). My granny however was still here, and if she had not missed her train, she would have been badly affected by this. We have the day off school tomorrow as the traffic into london is horrendous. What a way to beging the summer holidays :(

All of my prayers go to the families of the dead and injured
 
KRIZ said:
Luckily for me, all my family that go by those exact tubes and buses every morning are away on business trip or holiday (aunt and uncle on hols and my dad on a business trip). My granny however was still here, and if she had not missed her train, she would have been badly affected by this. We have the day off school tomorrow as the traffic into london is horrendous. What a way to beging the summer holidays :(

All of my prayers go to the families of the dead and injured
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Glad you and your loved ones are o.k.
 
We had a worrying time for a couple of hours as we tried to find out about family based where the blasts happened but, fortunately, they are all ok and I think everything that is for that. Many people will not be able to get home this evening but that is nothing compared to those who will never go home again and I so feel for those who will be grieving tonight.
 
I was appalled at this news, and send condolences to any and all that were affected by this. I am one of MANY Americans that is damn proud to be an ally of the UK. And if I know Mr. Blair and George W.,this will not go unpunished :uzi:
God Save The Queen :cheers:
 
My prayers and best wishes go out to all . . . as we are all effected by this . . . whether we are there or not, whether we actually know people in London or not. Every time I hear of a terrorist act it breaks my heart. It is terrible that these people feel they have to use "terror" to get their point across, and hurting innocent citizens is beyond reprehensible.

It is unfortunate that in dealing with a situation like this there is no choice but to fight fire with fire. I say that - and I am mostly a pacifist - however I don't think it would be wise to let these people take over the world, which is their agenda. I too am thankful for our people over in the middle east fighting against terrorism, and as a U.S. citizen I have always appreciated England's contributions to this cause. It is a shame, a real shame, for England to have to take a hit like this.
 
i do question why it happened, what there points are and such but at the end of the day (as tony blair and george bush said) the people here will stand firm against this and we know that both the us and uk will do everything in there power to bring them to justice!!! lets just hope that these people are found and dealt with in the apropriate way!
again my condolenses to anybody who lost somebody they love out there!:(
 
My thoughts, prayers and support to you all there. I feel quite helpless so far away here in the states. In seeing the pics it brings back the awful feeling of despair following the 9/11 attacks. I am glad to hear of those of you who have heard from family and friends that they are ok.

I too am disgusted at the cowardice of such people that think they can make an impact in such a way. This only strengthens our resolve towards our principals. WE are the ones who continue our daily lives in spite of such acts. At least our country and soldiers have names, faces and a publicly stated purpose to what they fight for. They are the truly courageous ones.

I just also wanted to add that I too am proud of having the UK as an ally against terrorism.
 
mbdorfer said:
I was appalled at this news, and send condolences to any and all that were affected by this. I am one of MANY Americans that is damn proud to be an ally of the UK. And if I know Mr. Blair and George W.,this will not go unpunished :uzi:
God Save The Queen :cheers:
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I could not have put it better myself...:bowdown:

Tanya, Angeladams, Kriz, Freaky-styley---I am glad that you and yours are safe. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
 
As per normal I am only finding out about this now b/c a friend called and asked if I was watching CNN. By normal I mean, I didn't know about the Tsunami until a week after it happened. I don't watch TV, i didn't have my laptop then and I didn't read the newspaper.

My moms family is all English and it is weird, this is hitting home more than the 9-11 attacks, and I pray that the rescue teams are being able to attend to all that they can and no one else has to needlessly die.

Anyway, it does sadden me that the world has to be the way it is. IMPORTANT: I AM NOT TRYING TO OFFEND ANYONE!! So please no nasty remarks OK, these are just my beliefs!!

It is said that one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter. I REPEAT: I AM NOT CONDONING THE EVENTS THAT HAPPENED TODAY!! But I am Canadian! We are the "big friendly country". I am a pacifist, although I am in training to become a cop, but to help people. I believe that events like these will never end until we take out the leaders of the countries and organizations that are instigating these attacks. I also believe that includes Bush, sorry guys, one attack "demands" a retaliation, which "demands" another. Look back at history and to the World Wars. I am truly afraid for the human race.

But once again, my thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by this horrendous attack.

And please, no nasty replies, they are just my thoughts.

Peace be with all of you
 
Not a nasty remark, just a question.

PssdffJay said:
I believe that events like these will never end until we take out the leaders of the countries and organizations that are instigating these attacks. I also believe that includes Bush, sorry guys, one attack "demands" a retaliation, which "demands" another.
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How does one "take out the leaders of the countries and organizations that are instigating these attacks" without retaliation?
 
A_Mc said:
I could not have put it better myself...:bowdown:

Tanya, Angeladams, Kriz, Freaky-styley---I am glad that you and yours are safe. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Thankyou :cheers:
 
well i for one, am also grateful to have the usa as allies.

i work in enfield, london and was utterly shocked when i first heard about it this morning at 9:15. i live in a town called, Harlow, its about a 10 minute drive from central london, enfield is on the outskirts of london and i very fortunately was not hurt in any way, nor were any of my family that i know of. i do have friends in london that i still am unable to contact, i severly hope that i hear soon.
the 9/11 event left me feeling completely depressed, and just soo sad for all the lovely people in NY, just the thought of how such human beings could do this to soo many innocent people, is beyond me, and today has brought back that horrible, niggling feeling of dread of how the world is going.
my thoughts and deepest condolences go to those who llost loved ones today.
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I believe that events like these will never end until we take out the leaders of the countries and organizations that are instigating these attacks. I also believe that includes Bush, sorry guys, one attack "demands" a retaliation, which "demands" another. Look back at history and to the World Wars. I am truly afraid for the human race.
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I can't say that I understand your position, but I can respect that you have one. I too am saddened at these types of actions. However, I do believe that people are justified in protecting themselves or acting in self defense. I don't mean to make this sound so simplistic, but I do not send my first grader to school and tell him to just walk away from a bully that is harming him. I tell him to try to avoid the scenario if he can. But if he can't, to protect himself however he needs to. If the bully knows he won't do anything to protect himself, then the bully pretty much "owns" him.

As for Bush, I don't agree 100% with everything he does, but I am glad we have a president that doesn't cater to the whims of these losers, or to monthly poll results, or whoever doesn't "like" how we choose to defend ourselves.
 
All my thoughts go out for all the ppl that were did wrong in London today.Just going out to make a crust and thats what happens I think is disgusting.Living in n.ireland I know that 30 years of terrorism did'nt get anyone anywhere.What do these scum bags think they will achieve.
 
words aren't adequate

But I would like to extend my deepest condolences to all of Britain and especially to Londoners and the friends and families of the people killed and injured in this cowardly attack.
Our prayers are with you

Jimmy
 
I know i'm up north and not directley affected, but it shakes you up all the same.

Anyone from down south/london area my thoughts are with with and if their is anything i can do from up here just let me know.

Anny, Dave, Kriz, tanya, and if i've missed anyone else my thoughts are with you all at this trying and upsetting time.
 
How does one "take out the leaders of the countries and organizations that are instigating these attacks" without retaliation?
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Good question.


That whole paragragh is contradictory.
 
Contradictory, perhaps. But then again, look at who the terrorists (talking about the majority) are fighting for and what they believe in. Their own Holy scriptures say that violence is evil and that we should love one another as bretheren, kind of like the Bible. But yet they're fighting in "God's name" and for Islam. That's a contradiction in terms as well. :shrugs:

I think what he was trying to say was how do you get at the root of the evil without perpetuating more evil till the end of time. Correct me if I'm wrong. I think perhaps Israel and Palestine have finally figured out an 'agree-to-disagree' stage and hopefully for the better and all sides can be mediochrely happy.

Its a noble idea, but in the way the world works anymore, its hard to just take out one man at the top and expect it all to crumble from there down. Terrorism is like a cancer upon mankind. Terrorists have their 'fingers' out and are connected to vital areas and to people with power and money.

I think we're going the right way with ignoring the terrorist's demands. Whether it be true or not, there haven't been as many widly publicized kidnappings/executions in a while. That may be just because those type of stories don't sell anymore.

But there's still a lot of work to do. I just wish if they want to fight a war, to fight one with people armed and ready for it. Attacking innocent civilians in anonymous bombings is nothing more than cowardice. Most of our troops are over there trying to secure those people's freedoms and lives, but yet are seen as the evil ones. If only they'd step outside of their fanatical interpretation of their religion and see the truth. :rolleyes:

And I don't think anyone should condemn him for his thoughts and opinions, we all have those and should be able to express them freely, even if some people don't agree with them. =)
 
And I don't think anyone should condemn him for his thoughts and opinions, we all have those and should be able to express them freely, even if some people don't agree with them. =)
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I'm not condemning him at all.

He said we should take out the leaders of those countries and organizations. I would just like to know how he plans to do that, being a pacifist.

How can ayone take them out without using force?

Not condemning, I'd just like to know how it's done.
 
Misty Said : I just wish if they want to fight a war, to fight one with people armed and ready for it.
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Sadly Misty, that's the whole point of terrorism. They can't fight and win a conventional war with most nations. To try to fight an actual conventional war against the United States is beyond ludicrous.

Terrorists lash out against innocent civilians in the hope that an aura of fear will be created, then those citizens will pressure their governments to change policies. In some cases terrorists acts are them lashing out in retribution for whatever wrongs they feel the recipient country has committed.

No matter what your beliefs...these types of attacks against any innocents are beyond horrible. Sadly they have become all too common around the world.
 
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