Why can’t they show the same enthusiasm to say something about the barbaric acts referred to above and use their resources, to get at the culprits? Apparently, they used the resources at their disposal and found out that the lodgers referred to above were innocent. If not, he would have gone to Courts! The remaining N.G.Os and the INGOS and the so called Human Rights agencies and activists too are playing the role of the mythical monkeys as far these gruesome killings are concerned, which speaks volumes for their sincerity of purpose.________________________
by S.D. Goonewardena
(May 30, Colombo, Sri Lanka Guardian) Sometime back, when an M.P. was killed, the Anti War Front headed by Dr. Kumar Rupasinghe (KR) brought the dead body to the Colombo Town hall premises, for display, apparently to enlighten the entire world about the 'barbaric killing'. Since then, thousands of innocent people have got killed, due to bomb explosions, details of which are too lengthy to be incorporated in a letter of this nature. As to why KR never thought it necessary to bring at least one such dead body to the Town Hall defies imagination.
After all the value of a human life is the same whether it be that of the highest of the land or the lowest. Imagine the plight of thousands of dependants of those who have been killed or maimed. Doesn't KR's heart bleed for their pathetic plight? What is most pathetic and deplorable is that KR could not muster sufficient courage to condemn these barbaric killings. Why is he content with playing the role of the mythical monkeys in respect of these gruesome killings? i.e Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing.
These remarks are equally applicable to the Centre for Policy Alternatives as well. CPA went to Courts when some temporary residents at Lodges were sent back to the North, as they posed a security threat CPA managed to get back the lodgers to their respective lodges. Why can’t they show the same enthusiasm to say something about the barbaric acts referred to above and use their resources, to get at the culprits? Apparently, they used the resources at their disposal and found out that the lodgers referred to above were innocent. If not, he would have gone to Courts! The remaining N.G.Os and the INGOS and the so called Human Rights agencies and activists too are playing the role of the mythical monkeys as far these gruesome killings are concerned, which speaks volumes for their sincerity of purpose.
The role of the TNA, as far as these gruesome killings are concerned, is, to, say the least, deplorable. All the perks TNA MP's, 'enjoy are paid for by the taxpayers, the majority of whom are Sinhalese. There are no taxes forthcoming to the Government from certain parts of the North, where the TNA's masters reside. Can’t the TNA show some gratitude to the majority taxpayers who maintain them, by condemning these gruesome killings? Lastly but not the least, the UNP, too is playing the role of the mythical monkeys as far as these regular bomb explosions are concerned. Can’t that young M.P. Gayantha Karunatilaka, at one of his frequent press briefings, say a few words on behalf of his leader, condemning these brutal massacres? If not why not?
- Sri Lanka Guardian
Sir,
Your article only highlights killings in the South. May I remind you, two days before the recent bomb blast in Colombo, 16 people including innocent children were killed by SL army? Didn’t see any comments or condemnation from UPFA members.
It’s very rich to say, why TNA didn’t condemn this killings or any other random killings. Double standards, what double standards! In a real world it would be ideal for a SL citizen to live in peace with the atrocities unleashed on their own people by the Government forces and LTTE. As a civilian we can only dream!
Sri Lankan Guardian, excellent website. Keep up the good work. We need more media like this.
I think many commentators in Sri Lanka forget a fundamental reason why NGOs and the "International Community" continue to 'attack' Sri Lanka. The reason (rightly or wrongly) is that the counter-response against terrorism is being done by an elected government. One expects terror from terrorists and not terror or violence' by a state. Even if the state is forced to commit violent acts in self-defense, there must be adequate transparency, checks and balances to prevent abuse. Justice must be at least seen to be done. If we understand this fundamental aspect, we can mount a more rational defense of Sri Lanka. For example, we should counter what Alan Rock or Bishop Desmond Tutu says, and not heap abuse at them. S & H
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