After another awful act of barbarity most of the major
political parties are suspending national campaigning. Local campaigning is
allowed to continue. This is obviously a sensitive issue,
and one where mixed feelings are seen.
Uppermost in my mind are the victims of last
night's terror act, and their loved ones. Such loss and injury must cause all
sort of heartbreak and sadness.
This is the second terrorist act in the General Election campaign. Innocent
lives lost and damaged forever by persons who lunacy is apparently unbounded.
The terrorists cannot be allowed to win. Their victory
will be the altering of our lives, and this includes how we conduct our
democracy. Of course we must tighten security measures and be mindful of the
those who have suffered loss and injury, but we cannot allow democracy to be
derailed.
Each of us reacts in different ways, and I pass no
judgement on any of my political friends for how they choose to respond to such
outrages. One thing is certain, and that we should be discreet. Some will go
further and refrain from political activity, others will want to carry on as
usual. Residents and voters will also
have mixed feelings, and those of us determined to attempt even modest
campaigning must be mindful that some will not be appreciative on a day like
this.
Above all, campaigning or not, let us remember those who
suffer.
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