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The quote that sums up the response to the London terror attack
The widower of murdered MP Jo Cox has made a moving appeal for unity in the wake of yesterday’s terror attacks.
Speaking to BBC News, Brendan Cox said: “Yesterday was characterised by one act of extremism and hatred… and thousands of acts of love and kindness.”
"Yesterday was characterised by one act of extremism… and thousands of acts of love and kindness"
– Brendan Cox on #Westminster attack pic.twitter.com/yT8OTU9IT1
— BBC Radio 5 live (@bbc5live) March 23, 2017
He went on to add that, whether the kindness was from those giving first aid or the officers keeping people safe, “that is what our country’s about, it is defined by those acts of kindness, not by the twisted and evil acts of individuals.”
Brendan Cox has been made a similar point on his own Twitter account, writing: “The person who did this wants us to be fearful and divided – let’s show them that we are neither #DefeatTerrorTogether.”
The post has been liked more than 4,000 times as has received over 2,000 retweets.
The person who did this wants us to be fearful and divided- let's show them that we are neither #DefeatTerrorTogether pic.twitter.com/XMxkGzL3GM
— Brendan Cox (@MrBrendanCox) March 22, 2017
Labour MP Jo Cox was shot and stabbed in her constituency in Birstall, West Yorkshire, in June last year.
Rightwing terrorist Thomas Mair was jailed for life for her murder in November.
Jo’s widower has urged his Twitter followers to focus on the good in the victims rather than the hatred of the attacker.
In the days to come I hope we will remember the love & bravery of the victims not just the hatred &cowardice of the attackers.
— Brendan Cox (@MrBrendanCox) March 22, 2017
His attempt to find a positive amid such horror has won him great praise among many.
Compare and contrast the good sense from Brendan Cox with the vile idiocy being spouted by Farage, Hopkins, Robinson et al
— Martin O'Neill (@DrNostromo) March 23, 2017
Brendan Cox is correct. 37 Islamic attacks across Europe don't represent Muslims. Unlike Thomas Mair who spoke for everyone who voted Leave.
— Godfrey Elfwick (@GodfreyElfwick) March 23, 2017
Not everyone was convinced, however.
Brendan Cox thinks he has a monopoly on grief and can therefore lecture us on how we "should" feel and react. Sick of him frankly #lbc
— thegreyghost (@thegreyghostofw) March 23, 2017
Dear Brendan Cox,
Not only does terror represent Islam, it represents the multiculturalism you and your wife stand for.#DiversityKills
— JW™???????? (@Regtervleuel13) March 23, 2017
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