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  Posted: Jul 07, 2005 - 05:50 AM

  I'm so sorry to hear of the terrorist bombing attacks. As a resident of New York state, I can really sympathize with how this makes one feel. I hope you're all okay, and that your loved ones too are safe and sound. My heart goes out to you.
  
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• CliffT
  
  

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  Posted: Jul 07, 2005 - 06:04 AM

  I couldn't agree more. It's a terrible series of acts by mindless thugs and bullies.

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• Simon
  
  

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  Posted: Jul 07, 2005 - 07:33 AM

  As a UK resident, I've always expected, and dreaded, this day. Having said that, things could have been much much worse, and I am thankful that, in the end, the effect was not as widespread, or as damaging, as it could have been.
  
  My sympathy to anyone affected by the attacks today.
  
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• **unknown user**
  
  

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  Posted: Jul 07, 2005 - 08:56 AM

  My solidarity to the British people.

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• HalbrookTech
  
  

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  Posted: Jul 07, 2005 - 01:57 PM

  HammerHead

  As a UK resident, I've always expected, and dreaded, this day.

  
  I was shocked to hear this was the worst attack in London since WWII. I'd have thought something like this would have happened durring the height of the IRA stuff, which seems to be less of a problem over there now than in the past. Was it good security on the part of the government agencies, luck or was the IRA not THAT bad at their worst?
  

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  Having said that, things could have been much much worse, and I am thankful that, in the end, the effect was not as widespread, or as damaging, as it could have been.

  
  That it was so, relativly, small scale in the way of loss of life and injury, (Compared to 9/11 and OKC) is good, and hopefully a good sign that Al Qadea is weakening somewhat, provided that's who was behind this, and I would be surprised if it was someone else.
  
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• **unknown user**
  
  

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  Posted: Jul 07, 2005 - 02:21 PM

  It is the worst attack, but there were 36 bombings in 1973 alone - conducted by the IRA. Those memories are why our friends the Brits are so strong. To many people, the memories of the bloody 70s remain vivid.
  
  I extend my condolences as well. The UK is a great country and I am proud to call her my friend and ally.

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• **unknown user**
  
  

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  Posted: Jul 07, 2005 - 06:29 PM

  CliffT

  I couldn't agree more. It's a terrible series of acts by mindless thugs and bullies.

  
  
  I'm with you. My thoughts are with the victims, and their families, of this sad day and terrible act.

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• CliffT
  
  

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  Posted: Jul 08, 2005 - 12:59 AM

  I've had a number of emotions over the past 24 hours, not conflicting mind you, just different.
  
  But the overiding emotion is the pride of friendship I feel when I see the overwhelming evidence of the famed British equanimity in the face of mortal danger and threat. Whether forged through adversity or a gift of God, or whatever other reason you may choose to explain it, it is undeniable: Brits got balls!

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• markwest
  
  

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  Posted: Jul 08, 2005 - 09:12 AM

  I had some concern over my aunt as she would have been around kings cross at the time but we worked out her route to work and it wouldn't have been on that underground line at the time and we've since found out she's ok. It's still not something you want to have to think about but London has experienced bombs before. People here are resiliant and will absorb this and go about thier lives as usual.
  
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• **unknown user**
  
  

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  Posted: Jul 12, 2005 - 11:29 AM

  As a Briton myself I know that there are still many people alive and living in London today who were carpet bombed during the war when tens of thosands of innocents were killed, then terrorist bombed more than weekly by the IRA in the 70s. We Brits are a tough lot, although we don't show it. We had to evacuate school two or even three times a week because of bomb scares. You get used to it. You survive.
  
  It'll take more than this little event to bother us. Of course, to those who were witnesses, victims, or survivors of those killed, for them it is a personal tragedy and they have my deepest sympathy.
  
  If we give in to fear, or change our habits or laws, or hit out blindly at the wrong country or minority, then we are letting the terrorists dictate how we live our lives, and that means they win; that's what they want - to change us. Only the weak use violence to solve a problem.
  
  Remember, there's more chance of getting hit by lightning or having a heart attack than being killed by a terror bomb. They just aren't worth bothering about. If it happens, it happens. No point losing sleep over it or stopping going to work.
  
  Cheers,
  
  Mac

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