Comments on: Mumbai Terror Attack: It’s time to do more http://www.ipatrix.com/2803/its-time-to-do-more/ Crossing Borders Crossing Cultures Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:20:00 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Citizens don’t matterhttp://www.ipatrix.com/2803/its-time-to-do-more/#comment-16274 Citizens don’t matter Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:18:52 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/?p=2803#comment-16274 [...] to resign due to his alleged involvement in the Telgi scam, got his old job back. I had written a post regarding the candle lit protests being a waste of time and now there is [...] [...] to resign due to his alleged involvement in the Telgi scam, got his old job back. I had written a post regarding the candle lit protests being a waste of time and now there is [...]

]]> By: Arpitahttp://www.ipatrix.com/2803/its-time-to-do-more/#comment-16244 Arpita Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:40:04 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/?p=2803#comment-16244 Candle vigils are generally useful to build mass support, express solidarity, mainstream issues... amongst many other things. It is a strategy. Obviously any strategy needs to be backed by a clear line of thought. If mixed with the right ingredients of public conversation and assimilation of thoughts on these issues.. it could well serve a larger purpose. I have another view on Mumbai.. maybe you'd like to pass by... http://tangled-up-in-blues.blogspot.com/ Takecare. Candle vigils are generally useful to build mass support, express solidarity, mainstream issues… amongst many other things. It is a strategy. Obviously any strategy needs to be backed by a clear line of thought. If mixed with the right ingredients of public conversation and assimilation of thoughts on these issues.. it could well serve a larger purpose.

I have another view on Mumbai.. maybe you’d like to pass by…
http://tangled-up-in-blues.blogspot.com/
Takecare.

]]> By: Be the change you want to see « The Age of Aquariushttp://www.ipatrix.com/2803/its-time-to-do-more/#comment-16243 Be the change you want to see « The Age of Aquarius Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:13:37 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/?p=2803#comment-16243 [...] more who say similar [...] [...] more who say similar [...]

]]> By: bluespriitehttp://www.ipatrix.com/2803/its-time-to-do-more/#comment-16237 bluespriite Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:46:13 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/?p=2803#comment-16237 A little late in the day, Aditya, but you are absolutely right. Though people here have added that there is more to the reaction than candle vigils, may be not really. Lots of people bombarding inboxes with rants on every and anything but truly what needs to be changed and while Twitter goes overboard, as does Facebook. No sense in this senselessness. A little late in the day, Aditya, but you are absolutely right. Though people here have added that there is more to the reaction than candle vigils, may be not really. Lots of people bombarding inboxes with rants on every and anything but truly what needs to be changed and while Twitter goes overboard, as does Facebook. No sense in this senselessness.

]]> By: shivyahttp://www.ipatrix.com/2803/its-time-to-do-more/#comment-16235 shivya Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:05:52 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/?p=2803#comment-16235 I often end up asking myself the same question (how lighting a candle / wearing a t-shirt will make any difference whatsoever). Yet, we can't sit around criticizing everyone when there is nothing we ourselves are doing. I hate this helplessness. I often end up asking myself the same question (how lighting a candle / wearing a t-shirt will make any difference whatsoever). Yet, we can’t sit around criticizing everyone when there is nothing we ourselves are doing. I hate this helplessness.

]]> By: adityahttp://www.ipatrix.com/2803/its-time-to-do-more/#comment-16234 aditya Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:30:20 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/?p=2803#comment-16234 @vulturo : I have a few thoughts but unsure how to execute them. So probably I'll write it up in the next post. @deepa : Patrix has summarized it well for me. @vulturo : I have a few thoughts but unsure how to execute them. So probably I’ll write it up in the next post.

@deepa : Patrix has summarized it well for me.

]]> By: Patrixhttp://www.ipatrix.com/2803/its-time-to-do-more/#comment-16232 Patrix Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:27:51 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/?p=2803#comment-16232 @<a href="#comment-16231" rel="nofollow">Deepa</a>: I don't think Aditya's point was to 'ban' candle vigils but merely to point out the inanity of the exercise especially after the 10-12th such attacks. We light few candles and go back home. This works for the 1-2 times but I feel it is time to be angry and hold people responsible. The anger should not be directed against another community but in fact, against the government which has failed to do its basic duty - protect its citizens from harm. And it has failed repeatedly. The more we remain angry and be proactive in our protests, the better the chances are for spurring the government into action. I don't seek an all-out war with Pakistan but it is time to act tough. As they say, <em>laatho ke bhoot...</em>. @Deepa: I don’t think Aditya’s point was to ‘ban’ candle vigils but merely to point out the inanity of the exercise especially after the 10-12th such attacks. We light few candles and go back home.

This works for the 1-2 times but I feel it is time to be angry and hold people responsible. The anger should not be directed against another community but in fact, against the government which has failed to do its basic duty – protect its citizens from harm. And it has failed repeatedly. The more we remain angry and be proactive in our protests, the better the chances are for spurring the government into action. I don’t seek an all-out war with Pakistan but it is time to act tough. As they say, laatho ke bhoot….

]]> By: Deepahttp://www.ipatrix.com/2803/its-time-to-do-more/#comment-16231 Deepa Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:12:39 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/?p=2803#comment-16231 It is no longer the age of OR but AND. SO candle light vigils AND everything else. Let those who light candles light them. Let others do more strenous efforts. Let some more stay at home. (I am amazed that some names from TOP bloggers did not even post ONE message on twitter of support and solidarity. SO what if your inetrest is only technology. It does not mean you shut up when it is a crisis. The critical thing is to maintain traction and stay united. Or then the facebook, twitter and blogger groups are not really any better than the politcians we hate so much. In-fighting, no team work and running each other down. That is why in corporate life, it is said, Indians are great as individuals but lack team spirit. Nice post! It is important to voice these thoughts and I am happy you did it. (thereby giving me the chance to add my two -bit :D ) It is no longer the age of OR but AND. SO candle light vigils AND everything else.

Let those who light candles light them. Let others do more strenous efforts. Let some more stay at home. (I am amazed that some names from TOP bloggers did not even post ONE message on twitter of support and solidarity. SO what if your inetrest is only technology. It does not mean you shut up when it is a crisis.

The critical thing is to maintain traction and stay united. Or then the facebook, twitter and blogger groups are not really any better than the politcians we hate so much. In-fighting, no team work and running each other down. That is why in corporate life, it is said, Indians are great as individuals but lack team spirit.

Nice post! It is important to voice these thoughts and I am happy you did it. (thereby giving me the chance to add my two -bit :D )

]]> By: Sampadahttp://www.ipatrix.com/2803/its-time-to-do-more/#comment-16230 Sampada Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:28:55 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/?p=2803#comment-16230 I agree with you. And just like you, I don't have an alternative either. Candles being burned by children is ok. But adults need to do something more.... I agree with you. And just like you, I don’t have an alternative either. Candles being burned by children is ok. But adults need to do something more….

]]> By: Vulturohttp://www.ipatrix.com/2803/its-time-to-do-more/#comment-16229 Vulturo Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:28:12 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/?p=2803#comment-16229 This captures the frustration I share very well. Yes, seriously I want to know what to do, other than what everyone is doing. This captures the frustration I share very well. Yes, seriously I want to know what to do, other than what everyone is doing.

]]> By: Paraghttp://www.ipatrix.com/2803/its-time-to-do-more/#comment-16228 Parag Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:26:45 +0000 http://www.ipatrix.com/?p=2803#comment-16228 I totally agree with you, Aditya! These empty gestures are as useful as anything those bloody politicians do. I totally agree with you, Aditya! These empty gestures are as useful as anything those bloody politicians do.

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