Matter of concern

Sir, - There have been many protests against the U.S. attacks on Afghanistan. Both our culture and democracy permit differences in viewpoints and perspectives among citizens.

What is strange and disturbing is that while these people take to the streets when bombings take place in Baghdad or Kabul, they are nowhere to be seen when Mumbai, Coimbatore or Srinagar is bombed. This is a matter for serious thought.

R. Narayana Swamy,

Chennai

Sir, - The war in Afghanistan is not a war against Islam or Muslims. It is against terrorism and a bunch of irresponsible, dangerous thugs, who have made arms and armed conflict their lifestyle.

Holed up in Afghanistan, the fundamentalist forces have used that beautiful country to infect neighbouring and distant nations with the poison that can only bring death and destruction.

Those who are now protesting the U.S. action need to be careful and objective in their analysis of the retaliation to world terrorism.

G. B. Kumar,

Bangalore

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