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LONDON, Sept.12 (Xinhuanet) -- A new survey showed that almost two-thirds of
Londoners still feel unsafe on public transport, more than two months after the
July 7 terrorist attacks here.
The survey conducted by research agency Synovate indicated that while about
the same amount are now more suspicious of other people, almost all said they
would not be intimidated by the bombings.
Some 73 percent said they had not changed their journey to work while 81
percent said they were determined to maintain their normal daily lives.
The anxiety felt by commuters has also spread around the country. Half the
population admitted they feel unsafe on public transport while 42 percent said
they avoided going to London unnecessarily.
In the capital, the survey found the bombings had altered the lives of the
Asian population more than the white. One-third Asians surveyed said they had
changed their journey to work, compared to less than 10 percent of whites.
"These results come as no surprise as the Asian community is very aware of
the implications of these attacks," Sky News television here quoted Anjul
Sharma, Synovate cultural research specialist, as saying.
Sharma said they not only fear for their personal safety shouldanother
attack occur, but also fear being targeted for body searches. Enditem
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