Thwarted Plot

The moment I waked up and walked out of my room this morning, my parents came rushing and expressed their concern over an ex-colleague/friend who is scheduled to fly here in UK for a much-deserved holiday. It was then that I learned of a thwarted terrorist plot of blowing up several aircrafts travelling between UK and US using explosives smuggled in hand-carried luggages. Thank God that the British authorities were fast enough to discover the plan and impede such another “mass murder on an unimaginable scale.”

Security was raised to the highest level in the whole kingdom especially on airports banning hand-carried luggages on all flights. Passengers dealt with delays and crowds due to increased security and scrutiny of luggages. What’s worse is that Heathrow airport was closed for all incoming flights that are yet to be airborne. All flights going out of UK were grounded affecting a lot of travellers.

I just can’t understand why would people resort to such activities? I just can’t fathom such passion and belief where you put innocent people’s lives at stake? Why would such a worthless act affect people who simply wants to travel due to business reasons, people who just wanted to take a break from jobs for a rewarding holiday, or those who just want to see and spend time with friends and family living abroad? But I am faithful that God will always find ways to stop these inhuman acts.

The wicked will never triumph.