8 JUL 05: Words of Londoners

The difference between us and them:
US:"Computer technician Matt Carter, 25, said he was struck by how the attacks had united Londoners.

'It's amazing how people have stuck together. I've seen total strangers hugging each other and people coming out into the street with free cups of tea,' he said.

'We can't let the terrorists defeat us. We've got to show them they will never win.'"



"Mayor Ken Livingstone condemned the attacks as 'an indiscriminate attempt at mass murder' aimed at 'ordinary working-class Londoners.'

He said the bombers would never succeed.

'I know that you personally do not fear giving up your own life in order to take others _ that is why you are so dangerous,' Livingstone said.

'But I know you fear that you may fail in your long-term objective to destroy our free society. Whatever you do, however many you kill, you will fail.'"


Them:

"Some Muslim Londoners expressed fear they would be targeted in revenge.

'Everyone is subdued and people are wondering what has happened,' said restaurant manager Karim Mohammed. 'People are asking how will it affect us, are we going to be treated in a nice way after this?'"

Did anyone hear them say that the muslim community is coming out against these horrible acts by the zealots in their community? I have been looking but I have not seen one comment from a muslim organization, community, person for that matter that was not a selfish comment. If it is out there someone send it to me.

Quotes taken from:

washingtonpost.com
Londoners Take Pride in 'Blitz Spirit'

By JILL LAWLESS
The Associated Press
Thursday, July 7, 2005; 6:08 PM

Associated Press Writer Emily Rotberg in London contributed to this report.