I have been thinking of the events of the past few months, and after the attacks in Bangladesh. I decided to write something. So here it goes:

I just made plans with friends to have lunch at California Pizza Kitchen. I was feeling happy till I was reminded about how people made similar plans to go to that Bangladeshi cafe.

They were there to make happy memories with friends and family. They where there to relax after some stress. Perhaps they had heard about the hackings by radical extremists, maybe some were worried for their safety. But surely it nothing would happen at the cafe! They were near embassies. There was probably high security. Not until the terrorists came busting in did they realize how much danger they were in.

As the hostage drama unfolded, the police and loved ones started to congregate. They knew not of the status of the people inside. The press started broadcasting the images of the event to the world. Yet another terrorist attack in progress.

What was going on the inside? Terrorists asking if the hostages knew the Quran. Those who didn't were tortured or killed. The hostages didn't have to worry about the Quran until then. Did the ones who didn't know knew what would happen? Did they face their death bravely? The others didn't even know if they would seee morning again.

By the time morning came, the news would be everywhere. 20 hostages dead, 13 hostages rescued. Two officers would also die. All but two terrorists are dead.

In the words of the Bangladeshi PM: "What kind of Muslims are these people? They don't have any religion, their only religion is terrorism," 22 people are dead, 22 families have to mourn.

When I go with my friends, only thing I have to worry about is being late. Most people will forget about what happens, but I can't.

thanks hun for the posting. It is really a bad sad world we live in these days and its very scary. I pray for all those families its just so sad

None of us can afford to forget what is happening, no matter where in the world, nor can we afford to start blaming any religion for the actions of SOME of the believers. Hate feeds on hate.

Those of us who care, around the world, must ban together to defeat those who wish to terrorize and kill others, and help as best we can to make the world a place where we all can gather peacefully with our friends and not worry about more.

I realize I may be slammed down by some for this opinion, but I don't care. It's my strong personal belief. This hate has got to stop!

And this is partly why i dont have a faith, its wrong that people cant truly get along with each other and just accept that yes there will differences, it is what makes us all unique and not the same,

I so agree with and . Their words are my feelings and since they say it so well, I won't add to except to say that I have faith. I need my faith. Without it I would fail. We do need to be together as humans, as a human race no matter our religion, non-religion. We NEED each other. 💋

<3 <3 <3 My heart breaks and is strengthened at the same time <3 <3 <3

Your quote from the prime minister hits the nail on the head, "What kind of Muslims are these people? They don't have any religion, their only religion is terrorism," if only more people, especially in my state/country would realize this. It is not Muslims who are terrorizing us, it is terrorists. We could just as easily say, look at these men attacking everyone, we should round up/block out all men, or all dark haired people, makes just as much sense. We seem to be fighting the terror with insanity, it's sickening.

"we seem to be fighting terror with insanity". well said.

Well written. Share with you the feeling of horror and puzzlement. Hope that everyone stays safe on this holiday weekend.

These pirates have no religion and no respect for human life what-so-ever and there is no cause for this to happen.So why do it????