Wednesday, July 12, 2006

A Letter to terrorists who dare to target us

Dear Terrorist,

Even if you are not reading this we dont care. Time and again you tried to disturb us and disrupt our life - killing innocent civilians by planting bombs in trains buses and cars. You have tried hard to bring death and destruction, cause panic and fear and create communal disharmony but every time you were disgustingly unsuccessful. Do you know how we pass our life in Mumbai
How much it takes for us to earn that single rupee
If you wanted to give us a shock then we are sorry to say that you failed miserably in your ulterior motives. Better look elsewhere not here.

We are not Hindus, Christians and Muslims or Gujaratis and Marathis or Punjabis and Bengaliies or Tamlians and Malyalees or Assameese or Telegus. Nor do we distinguish ourselves as owners or workers govt. employees or private employees. We are MUMBAIKERS (Bombay-ites if you like). Above all we are INDIANS not chickens and mice and we won't succumb to your dastardly acts. We will not allow you to disrupt our life like this. On the last few occasions when you struck (including the 7 deadly blasts in a single day killing over 250 people and injuring 500+ in 1993) we went to work next day in full strength. This time we cleared everything within a few hours and were back to normal - the vendors placing their next order businessmen finalizing the next deals and the office workers rushing to catch the next train. (Yes the same train you targeted)

Fathom this: Within 3 hours of the blasts, long queues of blood donating volunteers were seen outside various hospital where most of the injured were admitted. By 12 midnight the hospital had to issue a notification that blood banks were full and they didnt require any more blood. The next day, attendance at schools and office was close to 100%, trains & buses were packed to the brim the crowds were back.
The city has simply dusted itself off and moved one - perhaps with greater vigor.

We are Mumbaikers and we live like brothers in times like this. So do not dare to threaten us with your crackers. The spirit of Mumbai is very strong and can not be harmed.

If you are a terrorist and you manage to get this please learn that there is no point attacking us because we will never let your intentions succeed. Like Winston Churchill said, "We will do our best and let them do their worst."..Mr/Ms Terrorist you will not succed because you picked the wrong city of the wrong country to attack.

If you really think you are brave try attacking our millitary and you will come to know where you really are
With Love
From the people of Mumbai

Saturday, July 01, 2006

In The Lord's Army

A friend was in front of me coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always was to shake hands. He grabbed my friend by the hand and pulled him aside.
The Pastor said to him, "You need to join the Army of the Lord!"
My friend replied, "I'm already in the Army of the Lord, Pastor."
So the Pastor questioned, "Then how come I don't see you except at Christmas and Easter?"
He whispered back, "I'm in the Secret Service."

Why do we put up with nonsense given to us by our elected leaders?

Where are we taking our nation to? Why do we criticize our politicians all the time? When will we realize that we the people are the future of the country? I think it is time to stop putting up with poor civic ammenities like bad roads etc. Certain people may ask me are you crazy enough to believe that the government will repair theroads on it's own? No, my dear friends i'm not that stupid or naive but I believe that the constitution of our nation gave us the right to choose our leaders by voting for them and to throw them out of office by voting against them. As law abiding citizens we can demand for wht should rightfully be ours like better roads, continuous supply of metred power, portable water flowing through out taps. Trust me if enough people complain about it for long enough to frustrate a politician or bearucrat into taking action the roads may be better, wider and less bumpy.