Reaction To London Terror Attacks
In the wake of the London Terrorist bombings that has now reportedly killed 49 people, the US State Department has decided to fly the Union Jack over the State Department building in a show of solidarity with the people of Britain. This is the first time a foreign flag has ever flown over the US State Department building. The US government has also decided to restrict travel to London for all US military members. Both President Bush and Prime Minister Blair have come out strongly condemning the terrorists attacks that were executed to spoil the G8 summit going on in Scotland.
It appears the bus bombing may have been the work of a suicide bomber while the bombs used in both the bus and subway attacks weighed as little as 10 pounds a piece and could of been easily transported in backpacks.
When I came back from Iraq I took a week of leave and traveled around England. I really like the country and it’s people. I wouldn’t mind be stationed there one day. Though I found many people critical of the war in Iraq the people there were very respectful of the military and the United States in general. I really despise these terrorists cowards who target innocent people. If they were real men who wanted to fight for their cause of Islamic extremism they should go to Iraq where the US and British militaries can give them an express ticket to see Allah.
Over here in Korea, the South Korean government has condemned the terrorist attacks:
South Korea on Friday condemned the bombings in London and pledged to support an international drive to root out terrorism.
The government also stepped up security around airports and other public facilities, and warned the 3,500 South Korean troops stationed in Iraq to maintain heightened vigilance against possible terrorist attacks.
“Our government expresses deep regret that the series of bomb terror attacks in the city of London left a number of innocent victims and extends deep condolences and sympathy to the victims and their families,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Lee Kyu-Hyung said in a statement.
Korean security forces have also decided to temporarily boost security around the country in places such as the US embassy and Inchon International Airport in response:
South Korea has tightened security and taken stepped-up measures to prevent possible terrorist attacks after a series of deadly blasts in London on Thursday. Security guards stepped up checks at Inchon International Airport and other major facilities around the country yesterday, while keeping on high alert.
The authorities said that the airport, the nation?s main gateway, is feared to be vulnerable to terrorist attacks. Police will take additional measures to mobilize special units and armored vehicles as well as riot police, if any sign of a terror threat is detected.
If I was a terrorist the US Embassy or Inchon International Airport would not be where I would target. Using the Taegu Fire incident in 2003 that killed over 130 people as a template, any knowledgeable terrorist could inflict more casualties here in Korea than what was caused in London’s bombings. Korea needs to understand that the terrorists would love to target Korea because they know they would get a large backlash from the public here not against them but against America.
This is what the terrorists are hoping to accomplish with the bombings in London. Some in London are already blaming Tony Blair for the attacks instead of the terrorists themselves. In fact some people believe it is time to send in the clowns. Do you think the Insurgent Rebel Clown Army is ready to protect you from the terrorists.
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With the APEC summit coming up in November Korea needs to begin a heavy security preparations to crackdown on any potential terrorist threats. Good police work, intelligence, immigration control, and security SOPs will do more to deter a potential terrorist attack here in Korea than sending in the Insurgent Rebel Clown Army.
