On the brink!

Hi all,

Its crazy - there's never been more adrenalin and energy flooding this city and all over India for that matter, and it is now of all times that the leadership can channelize the mass' energy into some thing constructive - it is a time of big change and I am hoping our leaders use their good sense to recognize their opportunity to restore our confidence and get the priorities of the nation in order, thereby allowing the change to be for the better....we're on the brink!....of some thing better I pray…

It is time to focus questions on how to fix the problem rather than questions on who is to blame.
And answers to these questions have to come from those who know what they are talking about- not the politicians, but the professionals from the security forces, experts on terrorism analysis etc . we need answers to questions like:

- How can we strengthen our security forces? we need to see an increase in not only numbers but also an upgrading of A- security personnel, B- equipment and C-training of security forces , D- infra structure has to be created for their co ordination.

- what concrete laws and rules are going to be enforced to counter negligence…how is accountability going to be enforced at ALL levels …right from top government officials and their ancillaries to security forces to even the common man.

- What more is immediately going to be done to tighten security in the city and how can the ordinary civilian help in the process?

- Why aren't more serious efforts being taken to investigate if there are more terrorists on the prowl?

- How is our PM going to take this forward with Pakistan? What message is Pakistan getting from us….really?

And finally, while efforts are now being made to augment the security forces with tangibles and things, it makes no sensible difference without changing dangerous 'chalta hai' attitudes…what with cops still not being able to hear beeps from metal detectors coming from people carrying guns at CST...STILL!! Unfortunately it is our attitude as a people to cut corners and be apathetic. We are the other side of the coin. It is up to us as civilians to firstly respect rules and then pull up and question our protectors- be they cops, customs officials, watch men or security personnel at malls if they are falling short of their job…for this, we also need to be educated about our rights and our provisions as citizens. We need information that is practical and usable. And then it is up to each and every one of us to be responsible, be aware and use this information.

- That's where media comes in to be our eyes and ears. We want to know what our state of security affairs is, we want to know what is going to be done to change things for the better, we want to know that the right people are making decisions and we want to know our rights and how we can help.