Westminster attack was long overdue and couldn't have been prevented
Wednesday's attack on London was expected, planned for, and in the view of many, a long time coming.
The UK terror threat has stood at "severe" for more than two years now, meaning that the response to this kind of attack in such a high-profile location had been extensively rehearsed.
This was amply reflected in the way in which London, its security services and the public responded: rapid first responders, clear public information dissemination and a narrative of resistance.
In many ways, we could not have hoped for a more effective response -- from both the police and members of the public.… Seguir leyendo »