London blasts

[none the wiser]

Not preparing for this specific attack but they have been on alert since 9/11 for fear of an attack. They were worried about the tube because it is impossible to enforce decent security there due to the volume of people passing through every day...

Oooo all right...that makes sense. Thank you

 

[rahma]

Can I ask why they were preparing for it for so long? :o What made the transportation such an obvious target? Because I've heard that too, on a couple news stations.

I would guess because London is no stranger to bomb attacks. I remember when I visited a few years back (prior to 9/11) and thinking it was quite odd that there were no trash cans in the underground stations. I eventually found out it was because the IRA had used trash cans to hide bombs.

 

[CJ.23]

Very true. My dear akhi (brother in urdu), lives and works near these areas. He and his family are lying low for awhile, just in case.

I sincerly hope he and the rest of the Muslim community feel safe soon to walk proud and defiant and united with Jews, Christians, Buddhists, Hindus, Sikhs, and Secularists. I feel they know that only a tiny percentage of morons could hold them to blame. Those morons shame us all.

cj x

 

[Willo]

Can I ask why they were preparing for it for so long? :o What made the transportation such an obvious target? Because I've heard that too, on a couple news stations.

Since september 11, there has been higher alert.

Then seeing the Madrid bombing where terrorists attacked the train station, they would have been prepared for that also.

Plus if you look at sucide bombers in Israel, they have attacked buses in the past. So the trend seems to point towards an attack in the transport area.

 

[Ginny]

If these terrorists were from Iraq, I wonder how much Britain will support Blair now all the more in regards to fighting terrorism (as opposed to before)?

 

[Willo]

If these terrorists were from Iraq, I wonder how much Britain will support Blair now all the more in regards to fighting terrorism (as opposed to before)?

If the website that is claiming the attacks is true, then the terrorists look like they came from Germany

 

[Finella]

Can I ask why they were preparing for it for so long? :o What made the transportation such an obvious target? Because I've heard that too, on a couple news stations.

After 9/11 it was obvious that major cities were vulnerable to terrorist attack, and the mass transit systems of all cities are especially vulnerable, as you can see in the terrorist bus bombings in Israel. London did what every major city has now done: created an emergency plan in case of terrorist attack. From all accounts, the preparations were worth it and the response of emergency services were efficient.

My dorm is across Tavistock Square where the bus was bombed; we have been ordered to stay here by the police while they continue to comb the bus carcass for evidence, etc. It just started pouring rain and people are still out on the street trying to get home, while the police are re-routing them. Quite a scene.

 

[Spectre01]

May the Lord be with those people effected, and the world.

 

[rahma]

Just heard on NPR that several mosques and churches near the bomb blasts have opened their doors and are providing care, food and a place to rest for those affected by the attack.

 

[amazed_by_grace]

They keep showing footage of people with bloodied faces.. I wish they wouldn't...

 

[Willo]

Just heard on NPR that several mosques and churches near the bomb blasts have opened their doors and are providing care, food and a place to rest for those affected by the attack.

Thats always good

 

[b.a.t]

Just heard on NPR that several mosques and churches near the bomb blasts have opened their doors and are providing care, food and a place to rest for those affected by the attack.

This is good AMEN

 

[IgnatiusOfAntioch]

Just heard on NPR that several mosques and churches near the bomb blasts have opened their doors and are providing care, food and a place to rest for those affected by the attack.

May they be blessed for their help in the hour of need.

 

[none the wiser]

They keep showing footage of people with bloodied faces.. I wish they wouldn't...

That's the media for you Always seem to want the sensational story.

 

[Latreia]

Just heard on NPR that several mosques and churches near the bomb blasts have opened their doors and are providing care, food and a place to rest for those affected by the attack.

Not the mosques where the sermons given in arabic contrast sharply with the public statements in English?

 

[b.a.t]

They keep showing footage of people with bloodied faces.. I wish they wouldn't...

Thats the media for you.

 

[Willo]

News saying that the bombers may still be at large in London

 

[rahma]

Not the mosques where the sermons given in arabic contrast sharply with the public statements in English?

In case you haven't figured it out yet, this is a thread for news updates and prayers. Take your arguments elsewhere.

 

[amazed_by_grace]

I've heard that the police are looking for the terrorists in England..

 

[CJ.23]

News saying that the bombers may still be at large in London

Well as they have not been arrested, it is hardly a deduction worthy of Sherlock Holmes, Typical news reporters!

cj x