Theena: Tamil. Not a Terrorist.

2006.06.20

I weep because I am a Tamil. Not a terrorist. Like me there are others, Tamils not terrorists, who weep at the state of things in this country.

But I look around and I see the proverbial silver lining and I smile.

Theena Kumaragurunathan

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  1. Vajira Caldera

    July 31st, 2006 at 11:38 pm

    Hello Theena, with all due respect i would like to add something for your idea. LTTE is labled as a terrorist group because of their foolosh attacks on innocent civilians. What ever said and done in the past, will you agree with me that the LTTE had their chances always and still they do, but do they at least give it a chance NOO … how many civilians are killed last couple of months? and becuase of the generocity of sinhala people and his excelency the president they permited Daya master to be admited and treated in colombo (which is questionable because i dont think LTTE doesnt have well equiped facilities in Jaffna to treat him- so i think this was a scam to force people in the south to start a riot and get the attention of the world, either stupidity or intelligence of sinhala people Thank god nothing happened), but did LTTE even care about that No they killed couple of soldiers and civilians during Daya masters visit. LTTE even agreed to release one of our Police officer who were arrested during performing his duty in Wanni after we treated Daya Master.
    I am 24 years old and the war in Sri Lanka was born at the same time, how many governments offered peace to LTTE, but give me one single example that LTTE honoured, showed their true participation and dedication in peace talks NEVER. I know you can understand that in a accepted govenment there should be one court system and one defence structure but LTTE perform another law in Northern part of the country. Don’t misunderstand that Mr. Prabhakaran wants the freedom for tamils, because he will be not hesiate to kill each and every Tamil person in order to achieve his selfish goals. That is why he recruit child soldiers while his children study abroad? so if this is not TERRORISM what is this??? Please dont misunderstand this as racism because according to my knowledge Tamils have equal rights and may be more than that in every field (check the percentage of doctors, engineers and other professionals by the race ) so with all due respect Theena i appriciate if you can consider your comment. Thank you

  2. Vajira Caldera

    July 31st, 2006 at 11:50 pm

    Theena, i m sorry i could not include the most valuable part of all. We do not call Tamils are terrorists we only call LTTE are terrorists. It is unavoidable that people badmouth tamils that is because all the tamils are not terrorists but all the terrorists are tamils. It is like all the Arabs and even Asians are well checked in other countries. I have experienced these situations i am a student in USA, everytime i travel domesticaly i am called away from the line and well checked that is becuase they think we are also terrorists thats all..we do look alike … we have nothing to do thats the law and it s for the protection of all. In sri lanka its for your own protection …because when a bomb blast it doesnt recognise only sinhalese and kill them.