French Terror Attacks, scores dead

[Fidel_Castronaut]

If I'm not mistaken, this is the first time France has closed borders since WWII. Belgium also closed borders, and we're yet to see if other European States follow lead. 140 killed confirmed, plus wounded. All my relatives and friends are alright though.

I think this tragedy probably has the same magnitude as 9/11 for Americans. I didn't understand 9/11 back then because I was a kid, but I recall watching it on TV. Now I understand better, I feel scared and shocked even though I'm not French and don't live in France.

Pretty much how I feel too. As I said in a previous post I have strong links to Paris with family, but I dread to think how Parisians and the French in general feel. I feel helpless because there's nothing I can do, but I'm worried about the further implications that might come about as a result.

Think you're right re: 9/11 comparison. I think Parisians have been on edge since Charlie and this coming almost a year later has certainly not helped. Hollande has come out with fighting talk if you've seen his recent speech outside the Bataclan.