We Are All British Today

Our steadfast friends in the War on Terror have been attacked today. There’s little comparison in the number of casualties to Sept 11, but there’s an old saying “to attack one of us, is to attack us all”. I suppose to call myself British would make men like Patrick Henry role over in his grave, but I bear to title proudly and I think he would agree were he alive today. Concerning the fight against terrorism, I think Henry’s words ring relevant today as they did in 1775 at St John’s church in Richmond, on the eve of our great struggle for freedom.

Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!

The good news is: It could have been worse. At bad as it was, with 50 dead, it was no comparison to 9/11 in the US, or even the Madrid bombings in Spain. Could it be that Al Quedi is far weaker than before? One can only pray so.