The War Rages On

With all the commotion concerning the War On Terror we've had to deal with, a few things are coming into focus. Primarily that Europe may finally be seeing the threat that they are up against.

The latest attempt to blow up a commuter train this week proves that the people of Spain cannot bargain with terrorists. There is only one choice and that is to fight.

The problem with Europe of course is that it is fighting a defensive war while America of course is on the offensive.

The last few weeks in Europe included the Madrid bombings, arrests throughout many European countries, and many bombing attempts that were prevented only due to shit luck. The European response:

The EU declaration signed by the 25 leaders of current and future member states invokes a "solidarity clause" that commits all to "act jointly in a spirit of solidarity if one of them is the victim of a terrorist attack. They shall mobilise all the instruments at their disposal, including military resources".

"The callous and cowardly attacks served as a terrible reminder of the threat posed by terrorism to our society," read the declaration, drafted by Irish officials. "No country in the world can consider itself immune. Terrorism can only be defeated by solidarity and collective action."

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The 50-odd measures agreed yesterday include much stricter security on ferries and ports to bring them in line with airports. At the moment cars are loaded on to ferries without even a cursory search.

They can increase security all they want but Europeans will eventually run out of luck. More bombings can only be expected.

Europe though is to sophisticated to fight back. Europe will sit there and take everything the terrorists can throw at them. All in the hope that the terrorists will in time see the error of their ways... or until America wins the fight.

Canada has been lucky so far. How much longer can our luck hold out?