There has been a lot of unrest and bloodshed in the U.K. recently and its just so sad.

The saddest observation is that it is only a very small minority who have and will behave in such a way but everyone that fit the profile or image of those who are guilty will be labelled and criticised too. Maybe even hurt innocently.

For example the bombing in Manchester and the stabbings in London are said to be Muslim and Isis related acts of terrorism. Absolutely abhorrent and disgusting. Committed by a handful of hate-filled, brainwashed idealists who hate the Western ways. But the knee jerk reaction is to see all ethnic people, scarf wearing women, bearded men and robe wearers to be guilty of being the same and that is just plain wrong. Most (to the point of nearly all) are decent loving, fun, sociable people who live for peace and harmony. It is just the tiny percentage who black the minds of those they offend.

Another example is that all shaven headed people wearing braces and boots are supporters of the National Front. A few may be but some just like the image. Many supporters will be normal looking people from all walks of life but it will be the ones who fit the image that will be frowned upon and scorned by those who don’t stop and find out the big picture.

Jumping to conclusions is not only dangerous and wrong it can be fatal and irreversible. Many innocence will be caught in the aftermath of acting without knowing the full facts.

How do we stop it? I am not condoning these acts, far from it, the culprits need punishment and removal from society but its an enormous ask when they can hide in plain sight.

The other question is when violence crosses over to terrorism.

Violence is becoming a daily occurence. Youngsters being stabbed or shot over petty ignorance. Abuse in the home and out on the streets, both verbally and physically. Bullying online and at work are all causing mistrust within our society and the shrinking budgets to police and protect the innocent is a shocking disgrace by those who lead us from Government. Even more shocking is the fact that if our taxes were spent with more insight and efficiency then there would be plenty enough to go round.

Okay these acts can bring communities and people together in solidarity but the focus of that solidarity must be to make our lives peaceful and better not to destroy or alienate those who innocently live around us as the memories of those who perish will be be defiled for good.

Terror is bad enough so why do we have to add to it with violence and bullying and take one thing from this and don’t rush to condemn or hate those without stopping to think about another’s guilt.