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December 4, 2008
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“I lost my son in Mumbai on Friday. Though I do not like to call him a martyr, I can proudly say that he has done something for this country.” - Sandeep's dad.
Frankly speaking, I don't understand how to accept such a tragedy. What does it really mean, to live or to die for one's country? Aren't these just palliatives we are using to balm our grief? I wonder if they would still be singing patriotic songs in heaven, our martyrs? I am sorry, but life is too precious to be wasted this way. Its barbaric to justify it and call it patriotism.
we carry on with our lives because people like him laid down his for us.
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Frankly speaking, I don't understand how to accept such a tragedy. What does it really mean, to live or to die for one's country?
ReplyDeleteAren't these just palliatives we are using to balm our grief?
I wonder if they would still be singing patriotic songs in heaven, our martyrs?
I am sorry, but life is too precious to be wasted this way. Its barbaric to justify it and call it patriotism.
Grasshopper: That's the reason I have quoted Sandeep's dad. He does not want his son to be called a martyr.
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