London 2

Andi wondered why I hadn't said anything about the latest problems in London. Well, yesterday I caught a glimpse of the headlines on AOL but thought that they might have been talking about before. Shawnna filled me in last night. My response, "Do they have any idea who they are messing with? The Empire will rise again and fight back." (It occurs to me that this remark could summon up Star Wars images but it wasn't meant to. More like you should have been seeing British soldiers like those out of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. lol) Anyway, I don't think that the intimidation tactics will work. Sure, the British public has been less than thrilled with Blair's choices and want out but bullying them into doing that may just have the opposite response. Our cousins across the pond are not so different from us on some things.

I was a bit shocked, however, over the shooting that occurred today. I too would like to hear the police explain their reasoning. From the article I read, if the man was truly dressed funny for the weather and considering the hyped up senses of Londoners, it's not a surprise that they would choose this method. I mean, come on, 70 degrees in London is like a fiesta day for light clothes. What disturbs me is that it sounds like they shot him after he was down on the ground. The only justification that I can think for this action would be if they thought he was going to blow himself up right there. So, while I am a little horrified at the implications of today's event, I am reserving judgment until I hear more details. I am such a Libra.

Well, Andi, hope you're happy with this response to it all. I'll try and write you a real email soon.