On Sat, 27 Dec 2008 fleming rodrigues wrote : > >Its about time we stop all these useless morchas and candle lighting and >tedious walks that take us nowhere and do something concrete. I am surprised >and appalled that many of the Catholic organisations and gymkhanas --- Bandra, >Wellingdon, Catholic to name a few stopped all their Christmas and New Year >functions in so called "solidarity" and grief. How come none of these >concerned citizens showed any compassion and feelings when churches were being >burnt, nuns were being raped and priests were being tortured? These gyms >merely turned a blind eye and let life carry on but now get up and take notice >hoping to get a pat on the back and a mention in the press for their "good >deeds" and "sacrifice"? Is it any wonder that we Catholics are where we are? A >community with no support? The press reported the babaric acts on page 8 and 9 >in a small corner and we did worse by being mute spectators but only now wake >up!! There was more than one attack on churches in more than one >village/city/town but that meritted no coverage or action or closures!!! >Shame!! Moreover will the closure of gyms or the stopping of functions help >stop the terrorists' heinous acts or will they feel elated that we are >effected and have a good laugh? With our poor security an attack can happen >anytime, will our gyms keep closing down? HA!
