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India-Pakistan |
The Spirit of India |
2006-07-13 |
Tim Blair Indians stand up to terrorism: "Terrorists can do anything they like,” 52-year-old businessman Dilip Khadaria said. “We are businessmen, we will be going back to work. It won’t hamper our business, it won’t stop our work." Businessmen as idealists. These guys rock. More: While the city’s top brass were generous in their praise for the man on the street in the aftermath of Tuesday’s bloodbath on the rails, many outsiders were in awe of the resilience that put the city back on its feet in no time. An email from Jaydeep Patil is all over the internet: We are Mumbaikers and we live like brothers in times like this. So, do not dare to threaten us with your crackers. The spirit of Mumbai is very strong and can not be harmed. With you all the way, Mumbaikers. UPDATE. A vegetable seller kicks things up a notch: Mumbai residents displayed their resilient spirit by returning to work yesterday. But many questioned India’s approach to terrorism. “We keep priding ourselves on how we bounce back after these blasts and Mumbai’s ‘spirit’, but haven’t we got it wrong?” asked Anshuman Datta, a vegetable seller. “Shouldn’t we be priding ourselves on our ability to hit back at those responsible?" |
Posted by:Mike |
#3 If Anshuman ever brings his vegetable cart to northeast Ohio, he'll have a few customers. |
Posted by: Mike 2006-07-13 23:07 |
#2 I vote Anshuman Datta, the vegetable seller as today's Rantburg anti-idiotarian of the day! Good for you Anshuman! |
Posted by: Tony (UK) 2006-07-13 17:41 |
#1 Glad to see that some people in this world aren't dominated by a fear response. |
Posted by: gorb 2006-07-13 17:18 |