Russian school siege: Your reaction

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The following comments reflect the balance of opinion we have received so far:

As a father, I am sickened beyond words. As a human, I am saddened at the
dubious prospects for mankind that attacks such as these imply. If those
terrorists believe that this is the will of 'their God', then they do not have
one.
David Lawrence, New York City, USA

It breaks my heart that people have to suffer like this. It is not fair. It
makes me so mad that these militants have no respect for human life. These
people never did anything to them. I truly hope they capture the militants and
punish them severely. My prayers are with all the innocent people.
Rachael, Rochester, US

Our hearts go out to the families of the dead hostages, but I salute the
courage of the Russian authorities for having the guts to show the terrorist
underworld that they are not to be messed about with. They are the second
greatest nation on earth & have once again shown why.
Mick Mac, Leeds UK


A tragic but inevitable end to the siege
Tony, London, England
A tragic but inevitable end to the siege. I feel the utmost sympathy and
sadness for the families of those involved. However, how could the government
give in to the terrorists without making schools the standard targets for
future terrorist attacks? Anyone who uses innocent civilians, patients in
hospitals, or especially children as shields, should surely receive no quarter
from any government.
Tony, London, England

There was only one way this was going to end....in blood and tears. Putin's
record speaks for itself.
Usman, Chennai, India

These terrorists have proven yet again that they are cowards, like all
terrorists the world over. There should be no negotiation with these cowards
and the world should fall in with the Russian Government and offer any help
that it can give. Terrorism must be eradicated. The only way to achieve this
is to be brutal and ruthless with the terrorists and their supporters. My
thoughts are with the parents and families of the hostages and I hope that the
Russian Security Forces can bring this situation to a good finish, i.e. all
the remaining hostages free and unharmed and all terrorists dead.
Stuart, Redcar, England

Our hearts go out to the Russian people and their courageous forces.
Steve, Cambridge, UK


This type of action only breeds more hatred in the hearts of the world
Corrine, Port Orchard, USA
I don't see how anyone can use the word justified when describing hundreds of
children being held hostage at the point of execution by gunfire, starvation,
or dehydration. I agree, adults are just as important, but children are
innocent. This type of action only breeds more hatred in the hearts of the
world and in the hearts of the children starving in that gym. Hatred for the
Chechen cause has only grown stronger.
Corrine, Port Orchard, USA

Children are innocent wherever they are be it Afghanistan, Iraq or Chechnya.
They deserve to live and grow in peace. Hostage taking or killing of children
by any means should be condemned. This is so awful. I truly feel for those
children, their parents and all others held hostage, but one should feel the
same for children in Chechnya, Afghanistan and Iraq.
Dr Nadim, Afghanistan

When did hostage taking become an acceptable tool when in the past when it has
been used has it worked? It has always hardened the spine of the victims
nation. It is never a good bargaining tool. You embarrass a government
especially one that is firmly entrenched and you only bring destruction to
yourself and your cause. The outside world turns a blind eye to your plight
the minute you start taking innocent lives.
Diana, Rochester Hills Michigan


God help the poor parents as they wait for their children
Louise, London, UK
God help the poor parents as they wait for their children. As a parent I can't
imagine the pain and anguish they must feel. Every minute must feel like an
hour. It is a despicable way to make a point. I pray that those poor children
come out alive and do not suffer for their time as hostages. I hope that they
remain strong and any adults with them are comforting them as best they can.
The rebels have done nothing for their cause but cause an outpouring of hatred
towards them from all who are watching. Whether you are a parent or not,
nothing is more disgusting to see than someone prepared to hurt an innocent
child, let alone hundreds.
Louise, London, UK

This tragedy shows once more that these people have no other agenda but
destroying life and property. I am watching a body of a young boy being loaded
in a van, and I come to realise that any potential sympathy one may have for
Chechen independence must be quickly vanishing. Yes, I am angry, and my heart
goes to the parents and families of the children caught in the siege.
Albert, Auckland, New Zealand


Political wrongs or rights, these are innocent children
Dave Wright, UK
We now hear that gunshots and explosions are being heard at the site. How
could I stand by and watch my children in such a situation? Political wrongs
or rights, these are innocent children who know little of political
differences. I could not even pretend to imagine how those grandparents,
parents, sisters, brothers and children of those being held feel. No-one can.
This is a sinful act of desperation by the hostage takers. Two wrongs can
never make a right.
Dave Wright, UK

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Russia and
the town of Beslan. I only hope that the lives of these innocent children are
spared. I don't understand what type of human could plan to take the lives of
children to further any cause. I only wish that I were able to stand side by
side with the Russian people and help them through this time of crisis.
Clay, Dallas, USA