I've not been around much recently so thought I'd just check in and let you know that I and all my family are safe and well. My cousin works very, very close to where one of the bombs went off and another cousin was not in London on that day. Luckily I don't live in London either but outside London.
I've read the previous posts and I can agree with a lot of what is being said here. I visited Canada last year, to stay with a cousin, and noticed the way that Canada had what seemed like separate districts for different types of people and how the districts differed depending on who lived there, how well looked after and clean etc. the areas seemed. I have to agree with others that I think this is not the way to go. True integration is the only way and that has to be accompanied by respect for the host country's ways be they religious, secular, or political. If you emigrate to a country then that is your adopted country and you should make an effort to integrate fully with the society in which you find yourselves.
I heard about the bombs in London from a family member and then on the radio and tv. I was about to go out that day to meet a Canadian cousin over here for a visit. We had thought of going to London to take him to the London Eye but had decided against it. Lucky for us.
Thoughts, prayers and condolences to all those who suffered during these atrocities and continue to suffer.
On another subject, today, Sunday, is being celebrated as the end of WWII. My grateful thanks to all who fought to give me and my family the freedoms that we enjoy today. Perhaps I should have put that in another thread!
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