Terrorism arrests on my doorstep (almost)

[The Thayan Menace]

When in France

They mean that living so far away to the events, they can quietly discuss about it in their armchair, as myself I can quietly discuss their motives even farther away, from my own bed.

One does not need to visit France to know it exists. One does not need to experience terrorism in order to analyze its effects.

Attacks on my credibility aside, some suspected terrorists were recently rounded up near my neck of the woods and deported without trial.

Now I'm sorry, but I don't automatically assume that someone is guilty simply because they are arrested by the police.

Times like these call for vigilance against the abuse of power, not hysteria.

 

[S'mon]

I don't believe I am displaying hysteria, merely a rationale concern for the safety of my wife and myself.

 

[S'mon]

I wasn't too happy when they shot that Brazilian guy at Stockwell underground station, either (which cost me 2 players from my group since they look Hispanic and didn't want to take the Northern Line to my game, the only practical way to get here).

 

[The Thayan Menace]

Not Hysterical?

What are these suspected terrorists being charged with?

 

[S'mon]

?!?!

 

[S'mon]

I'd just like to say for the record that I am not feeling hysterical.
Although maybe some people have a different defintion of hysterical than I do, more like "concern".

 

[Ashwyn]

nevermind

 

[The Thayan Menace]

War on Terror = War on Liberty = War on Ethnics

Concern is good.

It's natural to feel concern for your family at a time like this ... and it is sometimes difficult to feel concern about the abuse of authority, especially if you're not on the receiving end.

Even so, it pays to have a critical mind ... especially at a time when so many citizens are willing to discard their civil freedoms in favor of perceived security.

 

[MonsterMash]

Generally I'd say that its reasonable to feel concern in London looking at the facts:
Successful terrorist attack on 7th July
Unsuccessful terrrorist attack on 21 July
Civilian shot dead by armed police on 22nd July

To date only one of four suspects from 21st July held by police. Arrests and investigations seeming to continue across the country.

Until we have a prolonged period with no further attacks then its reasonable to be concerned and watchful, especially as the terrrorist groups responsible are aiming to create mass casualties.

 

[Numion]

What are these suspected terrorists being charged with? [Other than Middle-Eastern descent.]

Probably with charges relating to the widely publicized bombings in London, dear Watson ..