Unfamiliar Terror

  All of the recent attacks in Paris I believe has been sparked from Al-Qaeda and ISIS since it is suspected that they advised the attacks. Many of the attackers have been found, thankfully. However, this is so bazaar for a place like Paris where this kind of violence is not usual. This was the worst terrorist attack for Paris in more than 50 years. The city and its people were in shock.

  Al-Qaeda had taking responsibility for attacks and threatened France with more violence. France is not alone. Obama said,"The United States stands with you today, stands with you tomorrow." The Parisians and people around the world are feeling that we are a people that stand for freedom, hope, and dignity. This spirit of freedom will continue forever. This was evident in the march and protest of 3 million people in France that rallied against terrorists. Many countries are there supporting with around 40 world leaders present.  Personally, I would not feel comfortable traveling to Paris at this time. I know that police is doing their best and working around the clock, but the risk is to high at the moment and the acts are very random and violent. I have no desire to put myself in possible danger until everything the problems are resolved. 


 Since the attack, Charlie Hebdo's newspaper has released a cartoon with the message that "All is forgiven" to the terrorists. One worker said, “We feel that we have to forgive what happened. I think those who have been killed, if they would have been able to have a coffee today with the terrorists and just talk to ask them why have they done this … We feel at the Charlie Hebdo team that we need to forgive.” I am happy they are attempting to take a step forward but am curious as to what the public thinks about this. Many leaders, see this in disgust and annoyance. I would like to end with this quote because I believe it concludes the feelings of many. 
“You cannot have a march through the streets of Paris attended by 46 world leaders, 4 million people, climaxing with a shout of ‘We are not afraid’ and then not print the central object of contention,” he said. “Of course they are right to do that and I am afraid it is absolutely vital now that everybody stands up and defends their right to publish. You may not agree with what they have done, you may be offended by what they have done, but you should defend their right to publish it.” 
http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/jan/13/charlie-hebdo-cover-magazine-prophet-muhammad