The terrorist attack in India reminded the world that a country with a dazzling economic boom is not immune to problems that threaten cities all over the world.
At first I thought the main aim of the terrorist attack was to break the financial backbone of India, however it did not stop there. Instead it is an attempt to drive a stake into good relations between Hindus and Muslims. In a way this try was a success. Many innocent Muslims have been suspected and harassed by the police, creating tension. Everything India has built will be destroyed not by the attacks but the accusations and suspicions.
On the contrary, we can look at the situation another way. After the attack, everybody came to help the victims such as donating blood regardless of race. This probably shows that despite the tension or discrimination, the people have recognized themselves as a nation.
From the incident, Singapore can learn an important lesson. We may be different in terms of race and religion. We may step on each other’s toes unintentionally however it is vital to recognize ourselves as one to face challenges ahead of us. I dread the day where we start pointing fingers at each other for the cause of a potential attack.
posted by mickeymonkey @ 3:54 pm
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