In message , Ed Lake
writes

But it's a mystery why there were so many reports saying the train
bombings were NOT the work of suicide bombers.

I think that was simply a desire to scotch such a rumour unless and
until it became absolutely obvious that these really were the acts of
suicide bombers - which, sadly, now seems increasingly likely.

The worst kind of terrorism is that perpetrated by fanatics who are
convinced they will achieve a glorious martyrdom by killing themselves
in the process of slaughtering others. No threats of life-long jail
sentences can stop such people.

--
Paul Terry