Downplaying terrorism, while it might make sense as a global perspective, doesn't work at the community level. Terrorism is a very disruptive force, both socially and economically. It wasn't all that long ago that British citizens had to worry about the IRA. The terrorists we are talking about today go out of their way to create the most civilian deaths as they possibly can. Usually dealing with mass transportation. It is no wonder that people are a little suspicious.

The British authorities should continue to keep people vigilant about suspicious activity, while emphasizing the fact that the Muslim community is not the enemy. These people have no qualms about killing any innocent Muslim who happens to get in the way either.

Quite a few Muslims died on 9-11 too.