I'll ride with you

[Lynx-lynx]

I thought I'd like to share the Sydney spirit with you this morning (my time).

We had a dreadful day in Sydney yesterday when some idiot decided to take people hostage inside a Lindt coffee shop in Martin Place, Sydney (the heart of the business area of the City).

That siege is over, with 3 people now dead including the gunman. This subject can not be discussed here in the lounge, but what can be discussed is the Aus solution to it: #illridewithyou

That's right it's a twitter campaign. The rationale behind the Twitter campaign is explained in this ABC article

Here's an excerpt:

702 ABC [radio] Sydney have had calls from Muslim listeners who say they are too scared to ride on public transport at the moment.The hashtag appears to have come from a Facebook post from Sydney woman Rachael Jacobs who was riding on a train in Sydney, and noticed a Muslim woman quietly take off her head covering.

In her post she said: "I ran after her at the train station. I said 'put it back on. I'll walk with u."

Another woman took to Twitter and wrote: "If you reg take the bus b/w Coogee/Martin PL, wear religious attire, &don't feel safe alone: I'll ride withyou. @me for schedule."

The woman, Twitter user @sirtessa, then suggested "maybe start a hashtag? What's in #illridewithyou?"

Please remember we can't discuss the religious or political issues in this horrific event, but we can discuss how Twitter can be used to let other people know that you not only care but also are willing to put yourself out there to help.

[trichobezoar]

Thank you for posting this... Something good came out of this horrible and heinous event.

[cromag]

I followed this tragedy on the news. I heard about the Twitter campaign this evening. It's a good idea.

[wodin]

God bless Ausies!

[Wearever]

Saw this on the news too. We are with you Sydney. In Spirit !

Thank you for the info Lynx-lynx.