Terror in London

In the worst attack on its soil since World War II, four bombs ripped through the "Tube" in London today, and another bomb tore open a double decker bus downtown during the morning rush hour. Forty people have been reported killed, and at least 700 wounded in this coordinated attack. Responsibility for these atrocities has been claimed by an Al-Qaeda organization in Europe. CNN has the story here:

CNN World:Investigators pick through London carnage

We stand with the British people now as they stood with us on September 11. As Tony Blair said today, this is "not an attack on one nation, but on all nations, and on civilized people everywhere."

This again raises the spectre of terrorism in our country, as major cities around the country, including Boston, increased security on their mass transit systems. President Bush and Governor Romney, in separate statements, are urging citizens to "be vigilant." What happened in London is certainly no different than what could happen in Boston, or New York, or LA, or Chicago . . . but for today, it is about the British people and the horror that they are enduring. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.