On the topic of Canada being on a hit list, it is because they are an ally of America and took part in the Afghanistan invasion. I'm pretty sure that pretty much every western country is on this 'list' for some reason or another.
America: Supports Israel, invaded Afghanistan and Iraq, is rich, has people in the holy land, continue on with some laundry list of complaints. Notably, we are powerful, have a presence in the middle east, are not muslim, and we are an easy scapegoat.
Canada: listed above
France: Not muslim, had some controversy about head scarves
England: Same as America for the most part.
Germany: Took part in Afghanistan, probably some complaints involving turks and racism or something
Italy: Took part in Afghanistan and Iraq, not muslim, etc.
Spain: Same as Italy
Australia: Same as Italy
You could list some reasons for about every western country.
As far as killing people, I've never been in the position that I could rationalize murder, so I'm not sure what exactly drives them or allows them to make the rationalization.
And about England, this really is too bad and I am sad for everyone that was wounded or killed as well as everyone they knew. It does appear that London had an excellent response and will be able to cope.
And Merika: if I had a plane ticket to london on saturday I wouldn't bother cancelling it.
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