Akbar Bhai,
Well said. Couldn't agree more.
RK
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From: akbar_50@hotmail.com
Date: Mon, 18 May 2009 00:23:05 +0000
Subject: [ALOCHONA] Tamil Tigers accepted defeat.
An ethnic minority's bloody war to snatch a chunk of Sri Lanka to make a separate homeland has come to an end. There is no doubt that all ethnic minorities do suffer from some kind of deprivations in the hands of the majority but do they have a right to ask for a separate homeland? The answer may be vexed and varied but it's always hard for the majority to accept to such a demand and if that demand comes in the shape of a war. The Tamils of Sri Lanka do have some legitimate grievances but the way they wanted to express their anger was not accepted by the outside world and the movement was termed as a terrorist one due to its extreme tactics. The minority psyche is a difficult one as well as in many cases an incompatible one too. The tendency to cling to ones language and culture is good one to a certain extent but that tendency must be balanced with pragmatic necessities. The Sinhalese majority can't be blamed for their fierce resistance to divide their country in face of a ruthless and bloody military offensive. This is their patriotic right and they have paid heavily for the last 25 years. Since this tragedy has come to an end now, the world will hope that the vanquished Tamils will be treated with compassion and respect. Their grievances should be heard and effective steps will be taken by the Sri Lankan government to address them. This will be the best way to bury this tragic chapter.
Akbar Hussain
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