Brando's Blog

If anyone is worried about the political situation in Spain, here is some information that may quiet their fears. The terror attacks in Spain (with the exception of the subway attack last year, which was election related) are mainly performed by a group called the ETA. The ETA is a separatist group that has been advocating that an area in spain be allowed to secede. The reason that I suggest that the info will quiet any fears is the nature of their attacks. The ETA will usually choose a target that is an offical or police force. Also, the spanish people do not fear ETA attacks very much because the ETA is not interested in creating conflict, just raising awareness of their cause. The ETA's attacks are generally announced in advance and the public areas are cleared to prevent civilian casualties. If people are hurt in an ETA attack it is usually because they failed to heed public service announcements to stay clear of an area.

Having said all that, I am keeping a close eye on the situation in Spain and Lindsay and I will be sure to take every precaution. Also, Lindsay will have a serious edge on that kind of thing because she lives with spanish students and will have a good idea about how to be safe. So, no worries.