30/11/08
Salute to our Real Heroes
India watched in awe the last few days when our security men were fighting to save the innocent lives in Mumbai. It is really a shamethat country's heritage hotel Taj was attacked, our pride was shattered. Innocent unarmed civilians are targetted so often. But the brave security men restored our pride with their valiant act. The spirit of Mumbaikar is so much hyped whenever there is an attack; but that is just people's compulsion to survival.
We are hero-worshippers. People often line up even on street to have a glimpse of their film heros. Unfortunately we realise the real heros only after they lay down their life for us. The extreme devotion and strong will of the security men who fight against terrorists with a limited fecility and out dated weapons are remarkable. My heart reaches out to those great sons of India who laid down their life for us. They give me some hope when the politicians often letting down the people.
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Wow, I loved your sentiments and passion in the 'Salute To Our Real Heroes' op-ed piece. I know India has been the unfortunate victim of oft-repeated terrorist acts, and as an American who remembers turning on the TV that September morning, 2001, and initially thinking that there had been a TERRIBLE aviation accident in NYC. Obviously after the second plane hit, I knew otherwise.
In the immediate wake of the 9-11 attacks, many, many of New York City's firemen, police, etc., gave their lives trying to perilously go up into the huge towers, to see if any people could be saved. Those are among the real heroes, and despite all of the imperfections and bad character issues that we humans show all-too-often today, it's still reassuring to know that there are still plenty of people in the world who will do stand up to help others.
So, yes, those brave Indians are absolutely heroes.
--Mike in Boston
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