Most of this weekend I was sitting in front of my TV, browsing thru various news channels. I was sad and annoyed with the happenings in Mumbai. I'm not an expert… but I figured that terrorists hit Mumbai because it's India's analog to New York City or New York City is America's Mumbai. It depends on how you look at it...
I could see the emotions of a common man on the TV… He was angry with our government and politicians. I just want to ask everybody one question… Think about this - Why has there not been any major terrorist attack in US after 9/11? The reason is very simple… After 9/11, US has made certain that it would now be very-very difficult to attack her. The government out there has upgraded their laws and intelligence methods. It is time the people of this country take OVER the country. It is a shame when a ministers says that the coastal security is inadequate, when he himself along with other ministers travels in a convoy of security cars surrounding him. It is a shame when he says look at the positive side; the toll did not reach 5,000 as planned by the terrorists. The thing to notice is that we are not criticizing ourselves enough. In our country, the tendency is to cover deficiencies in the system, and be pompous of ourselves and move on. It is time we give the police similar sophisticated training and arms as possessed by NSG and the marine commandos. It is time to increase their number and reform them like their defense counterparts. It's time for a crisis management infrastructure to be in place in metro cities. Look at Newyork's 9/11 and the london blasts, the local media criticised the government, the intelligence and the security, to such an extent that a report was sought and many of the above officials had to resign due to the relentless pressure. Astonishingly, as a result, the crisis management infrastructure and security was upgraded in no time. It is time we learn from them sooner than later. It is time for the people of this country to take over the country.
But I know... kuch nahi hoga... This is what happenns... EVERYTIME…
Indian media will write about how India has always been a tolerant and a forgiving nation…
Politicians will offer excuses citing international pressure and not take action against Pakistan once again…
Bollywood will release Khan movies to some 1000 prints…
People will bet on who will be winning the T-20 cup…
Widows of men who lost their men fighting these terrorists will be ridiculed and condemned to live life of the damned for the rest of the years…
Opinion makers will assemble at Taj and Oberoi and eat their heart out with joy, that they were not present on the fateful Thursday at Taj or Oberoi…
Some party will win in Delhi, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Chhatisgarh…
Two Air India planes will be high jacked seeking release of Afsal Guru (the terrorist who attacked Parliament) and the lone surviving terrorist of Mumbai attack…
Our media and the families of the onboard passengers will conduct dharna urging government to release the terrorists…
Our defense minister will release them and secure planes with some left over passengers…
Media will hail government's deft of managing tough situation…
World will laugh at India…
More Indians will watch khan and T-20 tournaments...
Life goes on.. and we live each day as it comes.
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