It looks like a couple of copycat punks have decided to set off some detonators on the tube. Details are still sketchy, but it seems that it was more of a scare tactic than anything, and that there's only a hanful of minor injuries. As you may have guessed because I'm able to post this, I'm tucked away safely at work.
I might as well take the opportunity to segue into some thoughts that have been rolling around in my head since the last attack 2 weeks ago:
1) Terrorism is profoundly stupid. Is the point retribution, or to raise awareness? In either case, the message is lost among the cacophony of outrage. Nice work, dumbasses- you've ensured the entire world is galvanized against you and everything you stand for (not that we even bothered to care what that is at this pont).
2) Terrorism is perpetrated by cowards. Attacking an unsuspecting and defenseless populace doesn't prove your strength, but rather points out how worthless you are that the only option is to indescriminately lash out against the people least involved in your plight.
3) Terrorism is for morons. Only the brain damaged would think that blowing yourself up in a flash is a worthwhile expenditure of one's life. If you're that committed to something, dedicate your life through political activism and community involvement. I guarantee you'll get a lot more accomplished.

Frankly, I'm getting fed up with the typical Muslim response of issuing PR statements that are intended to prevent random vigilanteism against their own people. If it's really a mandate of Islam to not harm women, children, and innocents, then step up and point out who is doing this. Outside of the Edgware station in London, several muslims have posted Iraqi flags and messages of condolences in Arabic, along with stacks of flowers. A nice gesture, but it'd be nicer to prevent this, wouldn't it? I'm really amazed at the size of the muslim community here in London, but it doesn't seem to integrate or participate with the rest of society. If they were so grateful for the opportunites and freedoms this country extends them, the least they could do is police their own community.
I have to say, I was quite moved when the entire city of London stepped out of their offices and into the streets to observe 2 minutes of silence in commemoration of the 7 July bombings.

A couple of quotes keeping bouncing through my head:
"I may disagree with what you say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it"
-Voltaire
“Those who would trade safety for freedom deserve neither.”
- Thomas Jefferson
I keep pondering what an appropriate price for freedom may be. I had been taught that the intent of the Constitution is that the rights of one individual end where the rights of another begin. Although Voltaire and Jefferson are obviously much smarter than myself, I'm beginning to think the Muslim community shouldn't be given margin in any community until they demonstrate they can adhere to social contract.
I can't wait until we find an alternate energy source to oil and wash our hands of the middle east entirely >:\