Reply #46: They targeted civilians with hidden bombs, the intent was terror

[Lorien]

as the Mayor of London said-they did NOT target the powerful or the mighty. This was not an attack against a military target.

Yes, American and British soldiers have caused terror in both Iraq and Afghanistan by killing innocent civilians.But it is against Geneva conventions to TARGET innocent civilians.I've seen a huge outpouring of anguish and concern over the innocents killed in the countries we've invaded on this board (just read the recent "Worth it"? thread). But that wrong doesn't mean that this act of terror in London is somehow "right" or even understandable. The Londoners killed were also innocent, their families will feel the same loss as those abroad. Remember that Blair acted against the majority's wishes-more were against the war there than in this country. Terrorism against innocents is a despicable act, no matter who does it or what their supposed justification for it is.It should be condemned wherever it takes place.