Is there any way out?

Recent bomb blast has again shaken the faith of the people in the government and its security measures. Perturbed by the fact people are always distressed to find answer to the question- how to end terrorism?

Two ways that usually come to mind is either killing the people who are involved into this heinous crime or simply follow the policy of building confidence among them. Personally, I see no way out.

Killing such people will make them martyrs among the upcoming generation of the society who are entrapped into the same theology. Suicide bombing or killing people will project them as great people who will reach paradise. There after life would be sweet with rivers of honey and wine and the company of seventy-two virgins. Is it not sad to find religion above humanity?

Considering another way of making them understood of the fact terrorism will cause nothing only an end to a glorious civilization. Diplomats and politicians are always cribbing on frivolous issue of ignored and marginalized people. There are more serious issues that need to be dealt at this hour. Global warming, food crisis, safe potable drinking water that are the basic needs to the human kind. Some body has aptly said that if ever the third world war occurs it will begin with the issue of the food crisis and global warming.

Terrorism, which links its roots to fundamentalism in all the religious traditions, is impervious to suppression. The more one tries to squelch it, the stronger it becomes. Counter it with cruelty, and it gains adherents. Kill its leaders and they become martyrs. Respond with despotism, and it will become the sole voice of opposition. Try to control it, and it will turn against you. Try to appease it, and it will take control.

Terrorism has become a big nuisance. Killing or making confidence building measures will not cause any timely measures. Isolation and barring unnecessary media coverage to terrorism may help us to some extend. Giving indefinite coverage to the militant and terrorist activities leaves a mark on the audiences mind. Apart from that democracy should project to the militants that communalism and democracy both are compatible. But fundamentalism has no way out. It will and has to fade out as the time passes.

Priyanka Mittal
(inputs from NO GOD BUT GOD by Reza Aslan)

Can we hit back?

September 13, Saturday, powerful explosion rocked Central park, Connaught Place and then explosion followed in Barakhamba Road, Greater Kailash M block market and in Gaffar market. Live bomb found & diffused in India Gate and Regal building. Result 21 dead and 110 injured. Our people lost their lives in this dastardly attack but are we capable of hitting back? Are we capable of inflicting maximum damage to the terrorist?

Delhi blast showed us once more that we are becoming a week nation and anyone can use our vulnerability to do whatever they want, in lieu we will regret, mourn, and discuss how to prevent these attacks. Our politicians will bring a beautiful statement like Mr. Shivraj Patel and will urge us to maintain communal harmony and peace. Government will give compensation to the affected people. But do we have the capability of getting united and take revenge of this terrorist attacks.

In countries like USA and Israel, the reaction of a terrorist attacks proves very costly to the terrorist groups as the government of these countries severely crackdown on terrorist. In Israel, terror strikes are followed by counter strikes by Israeli government which proves effective and send clear message that they are not going to take things lightly. The case is bit different in our country, our government spend huge amount of money in creating and maintaining highly trained, world class special forces. These Special Forces are capable of carrying strikes deep inside Pakistan, POK and Bangladesh hitting them in there own ground and destroy infrastructure.

But our government will not permit these forces to do so and terrorist will be happier to realize this weakness of our country. If USA or Israel would be in place of India they would have bombed terrorist camps spread all over POK, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Our army, navy and air force are renowned for brilliant fighting capabilities, why don't our government authorize a counter strikes or if conventional warfare is not possible then use CIA style covert, overt operations, subversion and sabotage deep inside Pakistan, POK and Bangladesh. Destroy the camps; inflict maximum damage to human and material resources. This will be a great revenge for all these terrorist attacks and will send clear message to terrorists, that you may hit us but we will not spare you either.
Saurabh Das

Blood shed in the name of religion

Hey folks i got this fact from a book 'jihad juggernaut'.This is based on ongoing struggle based on religion.check this out.

On going significant conflicts around the world, year of origin and religious overtones

Iraq vs Kurds ,1961, Muslim vs Muslim
Iran vs Kurds ,1961, Muslim vs Muslim
Israel vs Palestinians , 1948, Jew vs Muslim
Afghanistan: coalition forces vs Al qaeda , 2001, Mix vs Muslim
India vs kashmiri separatists, 1948, Mix vs Muslim
Indonesia vs Aceh separatists ,1969, Muslim vs Mix
Indonesia vs Irian jaya separatists, 1969, Muslim vs Muslim
Kyrgyzstan vs Islamic militants, 1999, Mix vs Muslim
Philippines vs Moro Islamic liberation front, 1971, Mix vs Muslim
Philippines vs Abu Sayaf(Sword of God), 1999 ,Mix vs Muslim
Tajikistan vs Islamic militants, 1997, Mix vs Muslim
Uzbekistan vs Islamic Movement, 1997, Mix vs Muslim
China vs Uighur, 1996, Mix vs Muslim
China vs Tibet, 1949, Mix vs Buddhism
Algeria vs Armed Islamic Group(GIA) ,1991, Mix vs Muslim
Somalia vs rival clans ,1991, Muslim vs tribes
Sudan vs Sudanese people,s liberation army, 1983, Mix vs Muslim
Russia vs Chechnya separatists, 1994, Mix vs Muslim

source: The Jihad Juggernaut

This are the ongoing bloody struggle in the name of religion,which will carry on till the infinity

Saurabh Das