On Terrorism

First of all, in light of the horrific atrocities perpetrated in London today by the al-Queda, I'd just like to provide a few sources of fact, so that people are not advised by the doubtless flowing rumors.

• Wikipedia's excellent article with just about everything applicable
• The Economist's article (one of a few) on the matter

The timing of these attacks - in the middle of the G8 summit and right after London won the 2012 Olympics - is doubtless not coincidental. Such an event in close proximity to both of these goings-on shows that this was a politically-motivated attack - intended to send a clear message to all those in or near London about al Quaeda's message.

Terrorism is perhaps the filthiest form of political action - which is what its - and should be condemned by all right-thinking people. The use of innocent people as a tool to get one's perverted message across is a barbaric act. Those who comitted it are not the freedom fighters that they claim to be - but monsters: and should be universally regarded as such. Innocent lives - people who had nothing to do with any facet of their cause - were taken to serve no tangible purpose. It's a sad thing, really, to think that there are human beings capable of perpetrating these acts. My consolations to all affected by the deeds of evil men.