No, not modifying your behaviour is stupid imo

Have you not done exactly what they want?

Nope, I’m not, just putting forward a point of view as the usage of the word terrorism annoys me as it’s completely one sided.

As you say, it is completely unhelpful as a description, but a useful indicator of the sympathies of the writer.

@pondo would you lock your bike or keep valuables out of sight in the car ? I don’t avoid going to Saudi on business, working in central London or going to big sporting events but I do take what I think are sensible precautions.

What on earth are sensible precautions to take in central London?

..a topped up Oyster card.

.. taking your own cans?

Jamba – you called it right.
I agree with your comments about taking sensible precautions and modifying behaviour – where appropriate.
Pleased that you & family were away when the incident occurred.
Some of your posts on other threads have attracted some attention and have set you up as a bit of an ‘aunt sally’ – I was going to write ‘target’ but that would have been appropriate.

What on earth are sensible precautions to take in central London?

Dont make eye contact or try and engage strangers in conversion ?