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Dear Friends who care!

What happened in Mumbai is terrible. It is really heartening to see the overwhelming responses from the citizens of the country. Terror should not be tollerated at any cost whether it is from outside our cuntry or from within. We have to get to the root of things and address the issues decisively. We need to look at strengthening our systems , border protection and our security forces.While we do all this , I would also like to askWhat are the citizens of the country going to be doing about the butchers who killed hundreds of Christians in Orissa? What are the citizens of the country going to do with the cowards who massacred hundreds of Muslims in Gujarat? Shouldnt we call for action? Shouldnt we bring the people behind this dastardly acts also to book?Terror inflicted on the elite or for that matter unleashed on tribals and the poor in my book is the same. Terror sponsored by a foreign organisation or sponsored by an Indian outfit is again the same.What are the citizens of India going to do about this?Are we going to allow political parties to take up issues that pit people against people to fight elections? Are we going to tollerate hate merchants like Tugadia and Raj Thackaray?Oh citizens of the country, can we come together and fight hate, corruption and unnecessary violence?Can we start afresh today and work towards an India where our children can live in confidence and without fear? Can we stop thinking just about ourselves and start thinking about our Nation? Without our Nation, we are no where. We need to preserve our Nation.
George Abraham

Worrying for India

Dear fellow Indians,
To begin with, what happened last night at Mumbai is unacceptable. In fact this recent rise in terror attacks across the country is truly worrying. It is time that the educated concerned citizens of the country come together to do something about this.
To start with the politics of hate and communalism has to end. I am aChristian and an Indian. I will stick my neck out and say that ever sincethe Communal brand of politics has come to stay, communal hatred and intolerance has increased and the cosmopolitan fabric of the Indian society has become frail.
I think the current form in the way in which our country is governed needsto be reviewed. The electoral process has become a hypocritical routine which we follow session after session without questioning.
I do think something needs to be done before we Indians kill and destroy each other and our beloved country fragments.
All the economic development is of no meaning, if the average Indian cannot live with dignity and confidence.
It is time to say "Enough is enough" It is time for the average citizen to play a more active role in determining how our country is managed.
I would appeal to every Indian to rise above political allegiances and think and do something positive to save our country.
Worrying for India
George
George Abraham

Turning 50

Hi,I turned 50 today. It has been 5 decades of wonderful living. There
have been moments of fun, excitement and challenges.To begin with , I was blessed with wonderful parents who taught me how to dream and the art of positive thinking. They sowed in me the seeds of courage and enterprise to face the World with confidence and faith.Then my visual impairment which provided me with the opportunity to know and understand my God who has been an integral part of my life. He has run the journey of life with me, some time jogging beside me and other times carrying me in His arms. Life has certainly been a walk in Faith.Not to be forgotten, my dear wife Rupa, the rock of Gibraltar. She has stood beside me through thick and thin. She has not only been my support, but also my conscience. She has had the energy and courage to put up with me and also share my wild dreams.How can I forget my two lovely daughters Neha and Tara who have kept me honest and on my toes. They are simply delightful.And finally my friends. There are many who have come and played significant roles in my various ventures.Life has truly been fun and I have enjoyed it.Today is a day when I take fresh guard and take strike to start a new innings, if I may borrow a cricketing expression.Love you all.

George Abraham
31st October, 1958