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Idiots who say cancel the London Marathon

bryemycazbryemycaz Posts: 11,738
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I have herd today and seen on a few other forums, people who say the Marathon should be cancelled on Sunday as a mark of respect. Also that they cannot guarantee peoples safety, It's asking for trouble carrying on.

They cannot see that would be letting the vicious aholes who did the bombings that they have won. On the dear old DM there was one person who said proudly that they had not set foot in London since 7/7.

That's what the terrorists want fear, I wonder how some of these people would have got on during WW2.
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    Pull2OpenPull2Open Posts: 15,138
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    Cancel the Marathon for what reason?

    Mark of respect for what...Thatcher?

    Guaranteeing whose safety? Is more dangerous this year then?

    Edit: Oh, didn't see the Bombing thread nor have I heard it on the news today!
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    Cheetah666Cheetah666 Posts: 16,036
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    I agree, you can't cancel everything and live in fear. If we thought like that nobody would get out of bed in the morning.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 4,012
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    To be fair I know the bombing has happened but people have been calling for it to be banned for ages due to people dying from heart attacks etc.
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    DianaFireDianaFire Posts: 12,711
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    Nonsense. They're already doing a respect thing with #handsoverhearts.

    Why do people feel the need to go to such extremes?
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    RaferRafer Posts: 14,231
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    What I dont get is: If we don't know who blew up Boston. How can we make any judgement about London? If Boston was part one of an organised plan by an organisation with international reach. Then maybe there's a case for calling it off. But. If it's some local nutter on amateur night. London is at no greater risk today than it was last week.
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    grantus_maxgrantus_max Posts: 2,744
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    So let me get this straight - someone has said something on an internet forum somewhere that you disagree with.

    Say it ain't so... :eek:
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    exlordlucanexlordlucan Posts: 35,375
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    TOONARMY12 wrote: »
    To be fair I know the bombing has happened but people have been calling for it to be banned for ages due to people dying from heart attacks etc.

    It's hardly on the same level as the Grand National.
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    bryemycazbryemycaz Posts: 11,738
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    grantus_max wrote: »
    So let me get this straight - someone has said something on an internet forum somewhere that you disagree with.

    Say it ain't so... :eek:

    No I herd people talking in the supermarket too. I just walked by and shook my head.
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    grantus_maxgrantus_max Posts: 2,744
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    bryemycaz wrote: »
    No I herd people talking in the supermarket too. I just walked by and shook my head.

    That told 'em, eh? :)
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    zoepaulpennyzoepaulpenny Posts: 15,951
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    Cheetah666 wrote: »
    I agree, you can't cancel everything and live in fear. If we thought like that nobody would get out of bed in the morning.

    and then what life would we have? stay indoors 24/7 to scared to venture out. SAD MAN very bad..:eek:
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    RaferRafer Posts: 14,231
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    grantus_max wrote: »
    That told 'em, eh? :)

    Was there tutting involved?
    Nothing says mildly peeved than a good tut.
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    Walter NeffWalter Neff Posts: 9,198
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    TOONARMY12 wrote: »
    To be fair I know the bombing has happened but people have been calling for it to be banned for ages due to people dying from heart attacks etc.

    What a load of rubbish, more people die of heart attacks through sitting on their lazy arses and not doing any exercise. :mad:

    I have been training five days a week for four months for the London Marathon, and I would have been heartbroken if it had been cancelled.

    Since yesterdays atrocity I have heard from several people who weren't planning to come and cheer me on, but who have changed their minds and say that they will definitely be there. :)
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    exlordlucanexlordlucan Posts: 35,375
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    bryemycaz wrote: »
    No I herd people talking in the supermarket too. I just walked by and shook my head.

    A you a kind of shepherd?
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    ACUACU Posts: 9,104
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    I think people say things like this, so if something does happen, they can climb onto their high horse and say "I told you so".
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    ACUACU Posts: 9,104
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    exlordlucan wrote: »
    A you a kind of shepherd?

    He must have one smart sheepdog, he doesnt even need to whistle to issue commands, a shake of the head is all it takes. :D
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    grantus_maxgrantus_max Posts: 2,744
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    exlordlucan wrote: »
    A you a kind of shepherd?
    I'll guess you're not, if you think sheep come by the herd... :cool:
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 16,986
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    I'd think it more respectful of the people of Boston that the London Marathon goes ahead. So what if security costs now need to increase into several more million. The country can well afford it. We are splashing out an estimated £10M a few days before for one old dear's leaving bash.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 4,012
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    Walter Neff wrote: »
    What a load of rubbish, more people die of heart attacks through sitting on their lazy arses and not doing any exercise. :mad:

    I have been training five days a week for four months for the London Marathon, and I would have been heartbroken if it had been cancelled.

    Since yesterdays atrocity I have heard from several people who weren't planning to come and cheer me on, but who have changed their minds and say that they will definitely be there. :)
    Chill out :eek:. I wasn't saying I think it needs to be banned (I don't) Im just saying some people might have wanted it banned for that reason.
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    Walter NeffWalter Neff Posts: 9,198
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    TOONARMY12 wrote: »
    Chill out :eek:. I wasn't saying I think it needs to be banned (I don't) Im just saying some people might have wanted it banned for that reason.

    Probably the same people who are scared of their own shadow, and never taken a risk in their whole life.:(
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    muggins14muggins14 Posts: 61,844
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    Walter Neff wrote: »
    What a load of rubbish, more people die of heart attacks through sitting on their lazy arses and not doing any exercise. :mad:

    I have been training five days a week for four months for the London Marathon, and I would have been heartbroken if it had been cancelled.

    Since yesterdays atrocity I have heard from several people who weren't planning to come and cheer me on, but who have changed their minds and say that they will definitely be there. :)
    Good luck this weekend :)
    Yeah_Jackie wrote: »
    I'd think it more respectful of the people of Boston that the London Marathon goes ahead. So what if security costs now need to increase into several more million. The country can well afford it. We are splashing out an estimated £10M a few days before for one old dear's leaving bash.
    I agree with you absolutely, going ahead with the London Marathon will show much more respect to those who suffered in Boston, and feel sure the people of Boston would agree.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 4,012
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    I don't like The Grand National though but that's a totally different topic.
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    Walter NeffWalter Neff Posts: 9,198
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    muggins14 wrote: »
    Good luck this weekend :)


    I agree with you absolutely, going ahead with the London Marathon will show much more respect to those who suffered in Boston, and feel sure the people of Boston would agree.

    Thanks muggins, I can hardly wait, I think that it is going to be a great experience.:)
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 16,986
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    Walter Neff wrote: »
    Thanks muggins, I can hardly wait, I think that it is going to be a great experience.:)

    Best of luck and health on the way round although I'm sure you'd prefer the wishes for suitable weather :D

    Mostly cloudy and 14 degrees or 57 in old money ;)
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    Walter NeffWalter Neff Posts: 9,198
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    Yeah_Jackie wrote: »
    Best of luck and health on the way round although I'm sure you'd prefer the wishes for suitable weather :D

    Mostly cloudy and 14 degrees or 57 in old money ;)

    Thanks Jackie, cloudy is fine, just as long as it doesn't rain. I wouldn't like it too warm. ;)
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    Sophie ~Oohie~Sophie ~Oohie~ Posts: 10,395
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    You can't cancel every public event incase of terrorism when most of the time there won't be any. What about the attacks that weren't at major events anyway? Put missiles on top of every well-known building? They'll just blow up buses or something.
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