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Protests!

Candle-light vigils!

Banners!

Placards!

Demonstrations!

Human Chains!


We can do it all ....
but the question is how often can we do it,and why should we have to do it at all?
And why do we do it at all when our memories are so short!
Here today ....And gone tomorrow seems to be the order of the day.But if this has genuinely sparked something inside us then we should keep that spark alive.
We need to become a people that we can be proud of...
Let us indeed protest....... but protest the indifference that has crept into our lives.
Light a candle..... but do it to dispel the darkness that has engulfed our hearts.
Wave a banner....... but let it carry a message of love for your close ones.
Hold a placard....... but write appreciation on it for all that is good and pure.
Demonstrate...... show that you care.
Make human chains.... but a hold a hand to help someone,to console, to offer solace.
Love and Peace

Comments

Unknown said…
You said it all.. i was hurt, disgusted,pained.. had all emotioned that are linked to pain and hurt.. but kya kare... these days the response is also taking "class" route.. till it was lower class ( thru bombs in public) hitting we were silent.. or when middle class ( mumbai train blast) was hit we responded meekly but when upper class is hit, everyone is behaving as if nuthing happened earlier.. " as is baar nahi" why bhai.. us baar kyon nahi..

Good that we are awake.. good that we are demanding so many things.. bad that we are not willing to give or forego anything.. wish sumday..

I was raising the voice then also and we continue doing.. good to find new friend but keep this anger when tomorrow you find someone from lower class getting killed due to terror..

Anurag
December 5, 2008 at 8:58 AM
Minia said…
Hi Anurag,
Thanks for your time and interest.
I so agree with you.
Everyone remembers that the Taj was attacked and that several high profile indians and foreigners were killed there.
But we've all forgotten that 60 people were also killed at the CST.
And like you i too sincerely hope that we never ever forget 26/11.
God willing we shall all carry the memory of that day in our psyche forever and ever.
December 6, 2008 at 5:20 AM
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