July , 2008
Why terror isn’t just the police's problem
It should be safe to assume that for a good portion of September, we would have to hear the condemnation of terrorists' and terrorism ad nauseam. We can expect scores of camera-friendly politicians and administrators venturing out to say this in a display of well-positioned eloquence. But condemning terrorists and terrorism is the handiwork of a tribe which is unable to accomplish their agenda without using these words. And their only aim in saying this is to enlist the support of others who react to the word "terrorist" with trepidation, and helps create a mob mindset, each of whom is united by the fear of a perceived common enemy. Having done the deed, these politicians and those governing us return home satisfied their day's service to the nation has been achieved. Point is too many politicians and officials waste too much time talking about....




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Vinay Tewari heads CNN-IBN's daily news gathering operations and all special news events. He started his career as a reporter with The Pioneer in Lucknow. He worked with The Times of India in Delhi for about 9 years where he was part of the team which launched Delhi Times before moving to reporting on crime, courts, urban governance and politics. He joined the the TV Today Network as Metro Editor in 2001.



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