Worries are growing.
Especially in European countries that are involved in Iraq.
Since last week’s Al-Qaeda-bombs in Madrid, some humans in my country seem to be losing their cool.
A majority wants our government to call back the Dutch peacekeeping soldiers from Iraq.
They’re afraid we’re going to have bombs in our trains too.
Other humans say we shouldn’t give in to terrorism and should continue our involvement in Iraq.
Yesterday our prime minister, Jan Peter Balkenende, visited GWB in Washington.
Balkenende looked a little lost. GWB had clearly forgotten who this Dutch human with the funny hairdo was,
but still called him `my friend`. And he made it clear he wants the Dutch soldiers to stay in Iraq.
Of course that will be for the Dutch parliament to decide. It’s going to be a tough choice.
Whatever the outcome, we must be prepared.
So I’ve started to check my street. Make sure everything is safe. Look in all pockets and holes.
It’s a sad situation.