london underground information I?ve always considered myself open minded, more open minded than most people anyway. I?ve found that generalizing people into categories makes life dull. I see judging people as, well, wrong. So you can imagine my opinions on racism. I?ve been around it in the past, and have had very close friends that have suffered by it. However, recent events have made it somewhat socially acceptable to be, at a minimum, racially aware.

In the last few weeks, I?ve spoken to many of my friends here about the terrorist attacks, and how it?s changed their perceptions. I was very surprised to hear how many close friends have seen people that fit the terrorist profile and had internal (and sometimes external) panic attacks. Some embellish their stories with descriptions of suspicious behaviour. However, the majority simply see a Middle Eastern man who?s, for good reason, looking uncomfortable.

Since the bombings I?ve gone about my day as usual, somewhat blind to the potential threat among us. My logic has been that paranoia will only make me suffer and contribute to society?s problems. However, I?m now wondering if keeping a keen eye out for terrorists may help my survival. What if I spot one of these guys before he presses the button. Would I be able to see in his eyes what his plans are? Would I have the balls to act, or at least get out of the way?

So, what is the best way to make my way through this city? Keep my head down, and pretend like it hasn?t happened. Or stand up for my right to live, at the risk of staring down an innocent, and now oppressed man?