I hope fittingly this image was uploaded by "Bob USA" to the site opened up following the 7/7 bombings in London, in the first gallery. Whoever may be responsible for the explosions their objective will be thwarted by challenging, not cowering. (
With some re-ordering)
The historical response to these types of attacks has been a show of deadly force; we believe that there is a better way. We refuse to respond to aggression and hatred in kind. Instead, we who are not afraid will continue to live our lives the best way we know how. We will work, we will play, we will laugh, we will live. We will not waste one moment, nor sacrifice one bit of our freedom, because of fear.
We are not afraid.
We are not afraid to ride public transportation.
We are not afraid to walk down a crowded street.
We are not afraid of each other.
We are not afraid to say that terrorism in any form is never the answer.
and perhaps we should add
Oakborn's message
I don't know if I will ever run a marathon, but this certainly makes me more likely to. I already have plans to increase my own personal challenges.
Ultimately, this is why I run and I will not be afraid.