Agreed, but that's a no-brainer. People don't intend to draw suspicion. Some people just look a bit odd or act suspiciously without even realizing it, and the police shoot first and "apologize" afterward.

Do you agree with the "advice" that I have heard some express elsewhere, apparently without irony, that "anyone of Asian appearence should avoid carrying backpacks for the next few weeks". I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Just a reminder: the guy who was shot was BRAZILIAN!! I'm no expert, but I think I could tell as South-Am'er from an Asian. They look, erm, how can I put this... entirely sodding different.

But our exchage of words means nothing compared to the pain and frustation that Mr de Menezes's family is feeling right now. Our "brave boys" plugged five bullets into the back of his innocent head.