Thoughts

[TWR]

Go out to the unfortunate victims in Brussels.

[Sqad]

TWR........I am not proud of this, but over the past two decades, I have seen murder, child abuse, famine and terrorism in the media and it has no effect upon me at all.

[TWR]

We all deal with things different ways Sqad, it's very sad the world is full of evil.

[naomi24]

TWR, not quite full of evil. My husband told me last night that people in Brussels are offering all sorts of help to the those affected by yesterday’s atrocity, including transport and accommodation. It’s heartening to know that in the midst of such terrifying examples of man’s appalling inhumanity to man, true humanity survives - and thrives.

[TWR]

xx

[VHG]

If you want to read an uplifting book about how people react after a tragic event read "The Day the world came to town" by Jim Defede.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Day-World-Came-Town/dp/0060559713

After 9/11 dozens of planes were diverted to a small town in Newfoundland, Canada.

Thousands of passengers were stranded in the town and could not get out or back home.

So the townsfolk banded together to help these stranded people.

They let them sleep in their houses, they fed them, they even then started to entertain them by teaching people new skills like how to play chess or bridge to keep them occupied.

They also took them out for walks in the nature reserves in the local area.

It is an amazing book which will restore your faith in human nature.

[naomi24]

VHG, a friend of mine was in mid-flight over the Atlantic bound for the USA on 9/11. Her flight was diverted to Moncton in Canada. The passengers and crew were met by the Red Cross who distributed food and clothing, and they were welcomed into private houses until they were able to resume their journey. She had nothing but praise for the people of that city - and I think there were many other unsung heroes in far flung places on that day too.

[B00]

On the flip side of that one Naomi, I worked, at the time for a holiday company who specialised in Disney Florida bookings. That very afternoon we were inundated with calls asking if our holidays were now cheaper because of that awful incident.

[naomi24]

B00, funny you should mention that. People I know asked that too. Incredible!

[sp1814]

TWR

Agreed.

At times like this we see the best of people and the worst (those who complained on Twitter that that the Jeremy Kyle programme had been cancelled) of people.

There are hundreds of devastated people waking up to the loss of fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, sisters and brothers this morning.

[agchristie]

Sp - loss as in death and also the dreadful uncertainty of loved ones who have not been in touch to confirm their safety.

[sp1814]

agchristie

Facebook have set up a 'safe' process...same as they did with the Paris bombings. I've had a few messages come through from colleagues who work out in Brussels, but I take your point. There will be people clinging on to hope today, and in the next few days. Human nature.

[agchristie]

Sp - yes.

Let us hope that the chap from Nottingham is safe.

[Islay]

I also love the Belgique resilience, I have seen several messages where they are stating that everyone should remember that not all Muslims are terrorists!

[viv41]

Yes, my thoughts are with them too TWR.

[stuey]

It may well be that not all muslims are terrorists; however, it appears that all terrorists, or at least most, are muslims: That's the important issue, isn't it?

[Lie-in King]

TWR (OP) - indeed they do, to them & their families as well as to everyone involved in the treatment & support of the victims of these foul atrocities.

[jourdain2]

Of course they do, and to their families, friends, colleagues and anyone touched by this horror.