It was sad that the US Air Force felt the need to cancel its 4^th of July celebrations due to take place at its base at RAF Feltwell, Norfolk over the weekend. The US Air Force spokesman said “The decision was made due to the most current local threat assessments” which of course, is a coded way of saying they feared a terrorist attack on the airmen and their guests.

Such caution is understandable and no doubt sensible but, on the other hand, if Western armed forces (particularly those of the US)  cannot protect themselves, their loved ones and their guests on their own base what hope is there for the rest of us?

Another victory for the bad guys,  I would say.