Peace Marches.. Huh!

I was split between whether to write on our security forces or write about state of the country. I decided that criticism of security forces can wait. So, here is my take on varied reactions by citizens of India.

Today is another Wednesday. A week back on this day, the terrorists stuck big time in Mumbai. Some called in India's 9/11. I am still debating what to call it.. another "day of infamy".. let me wait for couple of more days.
In the meantime, weird things are happening. Here is a list

1. SMSs and Emails going around asking people not to vote
2. Anger against Politicians
3. Peace Marches

I am not so sure.. how are these related to terror incident. We are a democracy which means that we choose our representatives. If representatives fail in their duty, we throw them out after five years. If we do not vote, then we do not get represented. I do not know what is the benefit of not voting. Next.. media cries.. people angry at Political Class. Wow.. after lower class, middle class .. we have Political class. This is really weird. Let me state clearly. India does not have a Political Class. In Democracy, leaders are chosen from the people. You can think of leaders as those boys n girls in your school who used to raise their hands when teachers asked for volunteers. Then we, the people, vote one of these folks into Parliament. So, don't crib. If you think you are better, go ahead and raise your hand. Stand in the next election. Now, the best of all... Peace marches. Wow, terrorists come and terrorists kill. And we conduct peace marches. "Please do not kill us". Huh! Next is what. Sending a letter to ISI requesting them not to pursue the path of violence.

Here is the deal folks. Some of us are angry at our current regime on not doing enough. Some of us are angry that inspite of so many terror incidents, we are still unprepared. My take is vent that anger. Vote for the party which you think is best suited to handle terrorism. Write to PMO, News Media etc about need for a comprehensive policy on terrorism. Ask them to be tough. If needed, ask them to go for surgical strikes within enemy territory. Currently Media is manipulating Public Opinion. If they see such big response, they will be forced to chance their stance.
So, think hard before you react. This is the time to think with your head and act with your heart.

(Do you know that the media which is ridiculing Maha CM Deshmukh for getting RGV along with him during post-op Taj visit, had scores of Page 3 folks in studios as a part of Live broadcast during Mumbai stand-off.)