We are just across The Channel from our French Neighbours. A hop, skip and train ride away by Eurostar. Most of us have been to Paris, either just the once or over and over again. The atrocity of this weekend is absolutely appalling and has shocked and saddened all of us.
Once again, we are violated. Train journeys, bus rides, shopping trips make us nervous and on edge. The "bad guys" are winning. The threat of suicide bombers and armed extremists is real. Avoid crowds and places with limited escape routes, is what my friends in Paris were told on Friday night once the terror unfolded. This is outrageous. Why should we feel this petrified? Why should I feel scared beyond belief of my child singing in a shopping centre this Christmas? Why should the elderly be reminded of how horrible the world is at the night time of their lives, when they should be at peace? Mums and Dads should be secure in the safety of their children.
What is wrong with the world? I am not particularly religious, after all the bible is full of barbaric stories; kings killing babies, war, crucifixions, the devil - need I go on? I am however, spiritual. I know for a fact that we should go through our lives loving, sharing, caring and being kind. These are the basic things that we teach our children to help them through their lives. Everyone in the world should respect all mankind, no matter what colour, race or religion. We all come from the same place. Killing innocent people is the lowest form.
Please somebody tell me where it all goes wrong?
RIP to all those who lost their lives. You and your friends and families are in my prayers.
What's this got to do with the menopause? Fuck all - I'm going shopping.
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