Moscow Subway Bombing
March 30, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
On Monday, March 29, 2010, grief engulfed the commuters in the Russian capital, Moscow.
Terrorism against the metropolitan residents is the latest trend in the threat to global security.
According to the reports, two female suicide bombers strapped with explosives detonated the bombs killing 39 people and leaving many seriously injured.
The authorities in Kremlin have vowed to investigate the terrorist act and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Terror mastermind have not claimed responsibility but the officials have not ruled out the suspects’ connection to the separatist groups in the northern Caucasus region that includes the main rival Chechnya.
National security is a great concern for the governments dealing with terrorism related to autonomy, political freedom, and socio-economic issues in certain incidents, while others instigated by major organization for personal ideology.
Regardless, negotiating for freedom and equality through violence is a path to self-destruction as demonstrated by the suicide bombers.
Targeting innocent lives to bargain with the power is a cowardly act that only prolongs the situation behind the motive and benefits none.
Terrorism is a modern warfare adopted to deliver political messages without considering the ramifications from it.
Those who orchestrate terror against unarmed civilians are false representatives of justice. If they were to be true, they would value life and disavow violence against all.
Violence begets violence. It only leads to perpetual mourning and revenge.
Similarly, pursuing drastic measures in reaction to the terror activities affects the victims more than the assailants.
Tightening security to protect citizens is necessary.
However, implementing rules that would infringe upon civil liberties causing fear and frustration among the elected opposition leaders not excluding the local population is a victory to the terror networks in their realization of constricting the society movement, besides hurting the economy.
The permanent solution to terrorism is to address the problem by identifying the source.
In this instance, the contentious dispute between Kremlin and Chechnya / regional adversaries could be resolved through communication and dialogue.
A sincere attempt to end the political standoff and retaliation is the best approach to a peaceful resolution.
It comes from deep understanding for the suffering population, the real victims on both sides.
Aggression is not the remedy to the political crisis.
Often engagement with empathy along with self-recognition of wrong doings contributing to the turmoil yields success in the difficult political conditions.
I hope that Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and President Dmitry Medvedev will seek peaceful options with the separatist leaders in the northern region, particularly Chechnya and resume political discussions to arrive at a meaningful decision comprising democratic values for all citizens in Russia.
Meanwhile, the rebel groups will have nothing but failures if they persist with violence as the means to achieve their political goals.
Now is the time to renounce violence and harsh tactics by all.
It’s important for the sparring factions to commit towards peace and build a relationship based on trust and mutual respect, the pragmatic principles in dealing with the ceaseless conflict.
I convey my heartfelt condolences to the victims’ families and the Russian leaderships in the moment of sorrow brought upon by senseless violence.
I wish them courage to emerge from the tragic event and pray for the speedy recovery of the wounded.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Weekly Events Synopsis
March 27, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
This week, President Barack Obama and the Democratic Congress secured three major achievements of national and international significance.
Beginning with the latest event:
The world’s prolific nuclear nations, U.S and Russia signed a long overdue nuclear weapons treaty reportedly to reduce the warhead arsenals by one-third with the hope to lead the international community towards a complete nuclear disarmament.
Housing market revival through programs targeting foreclosure for millions of homeowners.
And
National Health Care Legislation – is a historic victory for the democrats and the Obama Presidency.
A review and analysis on these topics is in progress.
Your patience is much appreciated.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
An Invitation to Experience the Dilemma
March 25, 2010
By Padmini Arhant,
Dear America and the Rest of the World,
I stated my desire to be ‘A-Political’ by not being affiliated to any political party and continue to pursue the peace and environmental goals. Subsequently, there has been flurry of attacks and disparaging remarks mounted by those whom I have supported up until now.
I can understand such position from the quarters dedicated to unsubstantiated allegations.
However, the political power and the ‘public funded’ networks using my donations to attack my decision with the former being fully aware of their doing and the latter without any facts beckons scrutiny.
It’s in human nature to jump into conclusions on matters with false information. They usually target individuals challenging the power to prioritize people over personal and special interest.
The victims become a ‘fair game’ for the authorities and sadly the “public funded” networks searching for scapegoats.
Unfortunately, the trend thus far has been – glorify privately but vilify publicly.
Alternatively, use them when it’s convenient and trash them upon finding their position a nuisance to the power and others following the norm.
I had always maintained that my contribution is focused towards humanitarian and environmental issues, in the United States and around the world.
In fact, it was suggested in their nuance. It was published recently in the local newspaper and I present that segment again.
“A potential source of his problems is the conflict presented by Campbell’s two chosen career paths.
He has spent his career advocating for civil liberties and academic freedom as a law professor while also trying to get ahead in the cutthroat arena of politics. But defending the rights of unpopular individuals is turning out to be poor politics.”
At another instance, it was advocated through their newly found hired networks that Church and State should remain separate and I concur with that philosophy, and repeatedly reinforced the message on my life purpose to fulfill obligations towards humanity without hindering or endangering anyone’s political or personal status.
Hence, the authorities ought to explain the inconsistency and indecisiveness on their part going back to the political campaign in 2008.
Further, I expressed my intention to exercise the first amendment right granted to every individual in a ‘free society.’ in the material presentation based on evidence and not a concocted theory.
Again, I’m not interested in the popularity contest, even though it’s been misconstrued in the manner that deemed fit among the faultfinders.
There was an accusation about my attachment to ‘polls’ during the reference to a ‘friendly advice,’ and it would aptly apply to political figures concerned about their term in office and the re-election prospects, not the peace activists.
On the one hand, I’m being characterized as ‘delusional, a pervert, an underground media prankster, egotistical, self-important with contradictory lifestyle, a bitter and angry mobster’… to say the least.
Interestingly, while on the other, the assailants know where to contact me for donations, in spite of the falsely accused ‘underground’ branding.
Yet, they relentlessly insist that I promote their agenda as predicted during the Presidential campaign –
“Empower some and enslave the targeted ones.”
Somehow, one tends to forget that while finger pointing, it’s essential to pay attention to the remaining fingers directed towards them, especially in the presence of suppressed public evidence.
Seeking flaws in others will eventually lead to none other than them upon soul searching.
That why, it’s important to look within and they’ll find themselves.
Besides, as stated earlier negative emotions hurt the ones harboring more than the ones it’s aimed at.
Their targets are not allowed to have principles and must work according to the state’s preference – i.e. embellish or exaggerate policies and records sometimes to the detriment of democratic values.
When I discuss the real life experience, it’s attributed to ‘presumptuousness.’ On the contrary, the similar citation by them and the authorities in power is admired as ‘family values.’
The irony being, the same ‘public funded’ cable networks considering themselves above the fray from the mainstream counterpart have adapted to the malpractice for unexplained reasons and preoccupied in mudslinging literally at my expense rather than engaging the political power by asking the tough questions on the approved and pending legislations.
Notwithstanding, the highlighted hypocrisy in the obsession against their target.
For instance, the health insurance reform was passed with political wrangling and arm twisting tactics. It was well known from the beginning that the Republican opposition would not yield to any concessions.
More poignantly, the last minute appeasement to attract the ‘anti-abortionist’ votes within the Democratic Party was done with the ‘Executive Order’ explicitly denying the federal funding for the women’s health rights.
There was none including the networks claiming to be the ‘voice for democracy’ dare to ask the authorities –
Why couldn’t they use the same ‘executive order,’ granting ‘Universal Medicare for all’ or include a robust ‘Public Option’ to make the reform truly meaningful?
Not surprisingly, upon signing the legislation, the insurance stocks skyrocketed in the absence of neither.
When there has been precedence set before with the former President Lyndon B. Johnson legislating “Medicare” for senior citizens reportedly analogous to ‘as simple as turning on the light switch’ by declaring, “Medicare begins tomorrow,”
Why didn’t the democrats move forward with a bold action, when the event concluded without a single republican vote?
Why is the law completely effective only in 2014, two years after the ‘possible’ second term of the incumbent administration?
Why not in the year 2010 or even 2011? –
To this, The White House responded that it would take four years to implement the massive overhaul.
Then in that case,
Why didn’t the authorities pursue the easier option by mandating the existing and established Medicare for all?
Regardless of the political ideology, contemporary politics revolves around personal political security on legislative and international matter.
From health insurance reform, 9/11 terrorists trials to the Israel-Palestinian conflicts, policies are carefully weighed in terms of electoral consequences and politically ‘safe’ strategy against,
‘Taking the political risk or laying down the reputation by doing what is right for the nation and humanity.’
As for the alleged ‘delusional’ predicament, I was approached and asked to be a volunteer since January 2008, Presidential election and up until now.
Although there were assumptions that, I was on the White House payroll and receiving payments from the Democratic Party, the truth of the matter being it was a ‘full time’ volunteer service all along.
It was truly an honor to be able to participate in the historic election and work alongside millions of volunteers in the political process.
Meanwhile, I also share the common plight of any average citizen trying to raise a family, generate an income to survive and provide for my children’s future, particularly their educational expenses.
The last three days while the incendiary attacks were carried out against me, I was attending to my sick child and busy meeting with family commitments, since I do not have an extended family support.
Therefore, I apologize for not updating on the developments leading to the unnecessary confusion.
I remain committed in my service to the nation and the people struggling to find a voice in the privatized political system without compromising on ethics and personal values.
Finally, I extend an invitation to experience the dilemma prior to passing judgments against anyone sincerely devoted to seeing the world, a better place for all.
Your understanding and cooperation is deeply appreciated.
I sign off with love and peace to all.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Presidential Communiqué
March 19, 2010
Hon. Governor Tim Kaine, Chairman, DNC – Thank you.
March 18, 2010
The Iraqi Parliamentary Elections – 2010
March 14, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
After prolonged war and foreign troops still on the ground, the Iraqi population went to the polls on March 7, 2010.
Despite explosions in and around Baghdad and elsewhere, the election marks a great period for the Iraqi population.
Like most democratic elections, the Iraqi electoral process is faced with the ballot counting errors and fraud allegations.
Nevertheless, it’s a unique opportunity for the Iraqi people to embrace democracy having been persecuted previously,
Followed by an on-going war that has forced the government to deal with the anti-war insurgency within the country,
Instead of remaining focused on the economy.
Even though, the Iraqi election commission has not confirmed victory to the incumbent Prime Minister Nouri-Al-Maliki due to the incomplete election results, the possibility of a majority rule appears to be bleak.
Leaving the current administration with the only alternative – a coalition government per the Iraqi constitution.
Iraq is historically a secular nation. Therefore, it cannot afford to let one group be dominant over others like now.
It’s essential for Sunni representation in the Parliament to curtail domestic terrorism and allow the Iraqi people to experience democracy via peaceful existence.
Likewise, the Kurdish constitutional rights must be acknowledged to reflect real democracy.
The Kurdish impressive victory in Kurdistan and the disputed areas is well deserved, considering the brutality against them in the past.
Similarly, the formidable opposition led by the leader, Ayad Alawi gaining momentum in the five Northern provinces signifies the rainbow coalition as the ideal political option for the long-suffering people of Iraq.
Iraq has been through a horrifying period with millions of innocent lives sacrificed up until now.
It’s in the best interest of the people – the Sunnis, the Shiites, the Kurds, the Assyrians and other minority groups to come together and govern Iraq in a democratic system.
Without a shadow of doubt, such approach would not only promote the desirable political stability but also provide economic prosperity and national security.
The concerns expressed by Sami Shorsh, the head of the Kurdistan alliance List, regarding the Kurdish rights at the national front is legitimate, based on the isolation recently.
At the same time, I concur with the Kurdistan President, Massoud Barzani urging the Kurdish unity on national issues. For it would expedite the regional progress and reduce the economic burden through solidarity.
I reiterate the importance on the Shiite and Secular outreach to the Sunni representatives in the formation of the new government.
It would unequivocally settle the storm that has wreaked havoc in Iraq thus far.
I urge all leaders in the ruling majority and the minority across Iraq to put their differences aside and acknowledge one another as an Iraqi first and rebuild the once sophisticated civilization of Mesopotamia.
At last, the life sacrificed by the Iraqi men, women and children in all these years is being honored with blessings on the living.
Congratulations! to the Kurdistan President Massoud Barzani and the Kurdish population on the recent legislative poll.
On that optimistic note, I wish the people of Iraq,
The dawn of new era with long lasting peace and glory in abundance.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Demystifying the Myth
March 11, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
My fellow citizens of the world,
I wish to clarify the misunderstandings in the communication with respect to the power in Washington.
The new developments are not to create any confusion or pose a threat to anyone’s position whether personal or professional.
President Barack Obama is the President of the United States and the Congress members as the elected representatives would perform the legislative tasks per the constitution.
I request the responsible members in Congress or the media not to arrive at any hasty conclusion and spin the information against our President Barack Obama or the Democratic Party leadership and the members.
This message is being released in coherence with the new beginning set forth for humanity.
Regarding my identity and the precise reason for the engagement in the physical world,
I assure you that none will be kept in the dark and there is no conspiracy of any kind.
In fact, it’s the long well known prophecy eventuating to confirm the cosmic convergence in the universe.
My involvement is for a specific purpose in accordance with the cosmic evolutionary process concerning time and space.
I’ll provide an explanation with a formal introduction including the characteristics of the events since my acquaintance with all of you going back to the Presidential campaign in 2008.
I will also share my life journey for better perception.
Your patience is much appreciated.
‘Save the Planet’ and ‘Peace on Earth’ is not merely a concept but an inevitable reality.
Signing off with love and peace to every being on this planet.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Islamophobia or “Truth” Attack in the name of Free Speech?
March 10, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
Attention seeking news articles deserve scrutiny.
The article regarding The Republican candidate Tom Campbell – a former Stanford Law Professor.
Election 2010
Campbell haunted by links to professor
“Statements inconsistent on man tied to terrorists – By Mike Zapler
mzapler@mercurynews.com – Thank you.
Please read the entire article on-line @ www.sjmercurynews.com, Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
However, the excerpts of the article are presented below:
Washington – Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tom Campbell is facing a potentially crippling controversy over his past defense of a fired Florida professor with ties to terrorists and his inconsistent statements regarding what he knew and when about the man’s actions.
Dogged for weeks by criticism over his defense of Sami Al-Arian, who later pleaded guilty to aiding terrorists, Campbell has denied knowing about the man’s incendiary past, which included nods to Islamic jihad and calls for “death to Israel.” He also said that his dealings with Al-Arian occurred before the Sept.11 terror attacks…
Al-Arian was fired by the University of South Florida following an interview with Fox News’ Bill O’Reilly two weeks after the Sept. 11 attacks, during which he acknowledged proclaiming in a 1988 speech, “Jihad is out path. Victory to Islam. Death to Israel.”
Campbell responding to a request from a fellow law professor rallying scholars to the cause of academic, freedom, wrote to the president of the university in January 2002, asking her to reconsider the engineering professor’s dismissal.
“I respectfully wish to convey my sincere alarm that Professor Al-Arian may be treated harshly because of the substance of his views,” Campbell wrote.
The controversy over Al-Arian – combined with Campbell’s votes as a congressman to trim economic aid to Israel and his acceptance of campaign contributions in the 2000 campaign from Al-Arian (which at one point he denied) and others with ties to terrorist groups – has given rivals Carly Fiorina and Chuck DeVore an opening to challenge Campbell’s commitment to Israel.
Campbell rebuts each of the claims with detailed, nuanced arguments, but he has damaged his case with inaccurate statements and recollections, particularly of the O’Reilly interview.
“It never helps when you have to say the dog ate my homework,” said Pitney.
A potential source of his problems is the conflict presented by Campbell’s two chosen career paths.
He has spent his career advocating for civil liberties and academic freedom as a law professor while also trying to get ahead in the cutthroat arena of politics. But defending the rights of unpopular individuals is turning out to be poor politics.”
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2. Pa. woman accused in terror case
Indictment says she used the Internet to recruit jihadists – By Maryclaire Dale
Associated Press, Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
Philadelphia – A suburban woman “desperate to do something” to help suffering Muslims has been accused of using the Internet to recruit jihadist fighters and help terrorists overseas, even agreeing to move to Europe to try to kill a Swedish artist, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Authorities said the case shows how terror groups are looking to recruit Americans to carry out their goals.
A federal indictment charges that Colleen LaRose, who called herself Jihad Jane and Fatima LaRose online, agreed to kill the Swede on orders from the unnamed terrorists and traveled to Europe to carry out the killing.
It doesn’t say whether the Swede was killed, but LaRose was not charged with murder.
A Justice Department spokesman wouldn’t confirm the case is related to a group of people arrested in Ireland on Tuesday on suspicion of plotting against Swedish artist Lars Vilks, who depicted the Prophet Muhammad with the body of a dog.
But a U.S. official speaking on condition of anonymity said LaRose had targeted the Swedish cartoonist and had online discussions about her plans with at least one of the suspects apprehended in Ireland.
The official wasn’t authorized to discuss details of the investigation.
LaRose, who has blond hair and blue eyes, indicated in her online conversations that she thought her appearance would help her move freely in Sweden to carry out the attack, the indictment said.
In a 2009 online message to a co-conspirator in South Asia, she said her physical appearance would allow her to “blend in with many people,” which “may be a way to achieve what is in my heart,” the indictment said.
LaRose is a convert to Islam who actively recruited others, including at least one unidentified American, and her online messages expressed her willingness to become a martyr and her impatience to take action, according to the indictment and the U.S. official.
“I will make this (killing the artist) my goal till I achieve it or die trying,” she wrote another South Asian suspect in March 2009, according to the indictment.
U.S. Attorney Michael Levy said the indictment doesn’t link LaRose to any organized terror groups. He would not comment on whether other arrests were expected.
LaRose, 46, lived in Pennsburg, Montgomery County, Pa., before moving to Europe in August 2009, authorities said.
She called herself JihadJane in a Youtube video in which she said she was “desperate to do something somehow to help” ease the suffering of Muslims, the indictment said.
According to the 11 page document, she agreed to obtain residency in a European country and marry one of the terrorists to enable him to live there.
She traveled abroad with a U.S. passport stolen from a male friend and intended to give it to one of her “brothers,” the indictment said.”
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3. Swedish artist has no regrets over prophet drawing – By KARL RITTER, Associated Press Writers.
AP – Swedish artist Lars Vilks walks in the streets without protection in Stockholm, Sweden, Wednesday March …
NB: It’s contradictory to the claims made in the preceding article.
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4. Boyfriend: ‘Jihad Jane’ suspect wasn’t religious – By MARYCLAIRE DALE, Associated Press,
Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
Killing the target would be her goal “till I achieve it or die trying,” she wrote a south Asian suspect in March 2009, according to the indictment. Her federal public defender, Mark T. Wilson, declined to comment Tuesday.
“I’m glad she didn’t kill me,” Vilks told The Associated Press on Wednesday, saying the suspects appeared to be “low-tech.” He said he has built defense systems in his home to thwart would-be terrorists, including a safe room and electrified barbed wire.
U.S. Attorney Michael Levy said the indictment doesn’t link LaRose to any organized terror groups.
In recent years, the only other women charged in the U.S. with terror violations were lawyer Lynne Stewart, convicted of helping imprisoned blind Sheik Omar Abdel Rahman communicate with his followers, and Aafia Siddiqui, a Pakistani scientist found guilty of shooting at U.S. personnel in Afghanistan while yelling, “Death to Americans!”
PA Comment: Again the content is inconsistent.
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Content Review: By Padmini Arhant
The recent “Associated Press,” publications severely lacking in credibility due to the following information on these articles.
Relevantly, it makes one wonder, which does the “Associated Press,” represents –
The people, as it should in a democracy
Or
The powerful responsible for creating confusion and mayhem targeting the truth seeker by scapegoating Islam and the Muslim population.
When journalism is at the lowest ebb, it symbolize the democracy’s demise.
1. The article . Swedish artist has no regrets over prophet drawing – Associated Press
The same AP article in Yahoo News at 11.30a.m PST had a foot note :
“The Prophet is not holy to be offended anytime.”
However, it’s been re-published later without that comment and it’s a wise move for it prevents unnecessary discussions.
2. As for the article on the Republican U.S. Senate candidate Tom Campbell –
Campbell haunted by links to professor.
These particulars raise an interesting query about the intention.
“A potential source of his problems is the conflict presented by Campbell’s two chosen career paths.
He has spent his career advocating for civil liberties and academic freedom as a law professor while also trying to get ahead in the cutthroat arena of politics. But defending the rights of unpopular individuals is turning out to be poor politics.”
Then quoting the “Fox News host Bill O’Reilly’s interview” as the premise for substantiating the allegations against the scapegoat, Tom Campbell, is a top notch comedy of errors, especially with the show’s irony as “The No-Spin Zone.”
The truth of the matter is the American Professor Sami Al-Arian is innocent and a “Patriot Act” victim in a witch hunt by the unscrupulous to camouflage their crimes against humanity.
Please view the USA vs. AL-ARIAN is 2007 documentary film about Sami Al-Arian and his family during and after his federal trial on terrorism-related charges. It was directed by the Norwegian director Line Halvorsen.
3. Then in the article Pa. woman accused in terror case.
Indictment says she used the Internet to recruit jihadists – By Maryclaire Dale Associated Press
Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
The repeat references are noteworthy.
“A suburban woman “desperate to do something” to help suffering Muslims has been accused of using the Internet…”
She called herself JihadJane in a Youtube video in which she said she was “desperate to do something somehow to help” ease the suffering of Muslims, the indictment said.
Again, here in this specific article, one must also observe the ambiguity on the entire content without being able to provide the terrorist group having allegedly recruited the subject, the convert to Islam, and then this claim:
“It doesn’t say whether the Swede was killed, but LaRose was not charged with murder.”
U.S. Attorney Michael Levy said the indictment doesn’t link LaRose to any organized terror groups.
He would not comment on whether other arrests were expected.”
Despite the national intelligence services’ surveillance on the American citizens’ private and public communication through all mediums under FISA and Patriot Act,
The quoted official and the indictment is unable to furnish details to authenticate the data.
Evidently it’s a blatant demand from those behind this cacophony articles to withdraw the requests made in the blog post titled “Subliminal Attacks – A new wave Politics,” favoring the people in the United States and across the globe on national and international issues.
Hence, my response to them is – “Hope and Change,” is no longer a myth but a reality.
The forces behind the subliminal threats ought to remember that if my blog posts are being searched to discredit my standing,
I urge them to be patient for the information to be released shortly that would truly enlighten the minds of the entire world.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant
Thank you – Russia
February 28, 2010
Поздравления!
Всем моим друзьям в России,
Вы прочитали статьи относительно этого вебсайта и не торопились, чтобы написать некоторые добрые замечания.
Я глубоко оцениваю вашу поддержку и поддержку к моему обслуживанию человечеству.
Изменение может случиться только, когда другие рассматривают проблемы от различных перспектив.
Люди часто размещают их выше других в опыте жизни.
Следовательно, они остаются сосредоточенными личные потребности и желания, а не те, кто находится в намного худшей ситуации, чем они.
Это был бы различный мир, если бы люди смотрели друг друга на как люди сначала до копировальных других через призму, которая отражает изображения, которые они предпочитают видеть.
Пожалуйста распространите слово вокруг об информации относительно этого вебсайта.
Я не спрашиваю у этого меня.
Однако, для жертв в сообщении.
‘Спасите Планету’ и позвольте там быть
‘Мир на Земле.’
Большое спасибо.
Padmini Arhant
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English Translation:
Greetings!
To all my friends in Russia,
You have been reading the articles on this website and taking the time to write some kind remarks.
I deeply appreciate your support and encouragement towards my service to humanity.
“Change” can happen only when others view issues from different perspectives.
Human beings often place them above others in life experience.
Hence, they remain focused on personal needs and desires rather than those who are in a much worse situation than they are.
It would be a different world, if people looked at one another as human beings first prior to profiling others through the prism that reflects images they prefer to see.
Please spread the word around about the information on this website.
I’m not asking this for me.
However, for the victims in the message.
‘Save the Planet’ and let there be
‘Peace on Earth.’
Thank you very much.
Padmini Arhant
Humanitarian Challenge
February 27, 2010
By Padmini Arhant
Recently there was a flurry of criticisms and admonishments for the article titled “His Holiness Dalai Lama in Spotlight,” and the earlier ones related to the,
“Iranian Theocracy cracking down on pro-democracy protestors and the inflammatory rhetoric against Israel.”
Alternatively, the Israeli authorities’ oppression of the Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank.
Likewise, social issues regarding human rights violation –
Self-interest and greed reflected in the globalization v. protectionism including,
The article on the racial attacks against the Indian students and other immigrants in Australia, scorned for the delivery and the condemnation of discriminatory practices.
Hence, it’s important to clarify the difficulties surrounding when addressing social injustice of this enormity.
Needless to emphasize that it’s much easier and less distressing to discuss non-controversial issues related to the economy, environment, travel, food, entertainment…etc.,
However, when the social injustice is concerned,
Whether it’s about the denial of equal rights to the gay community,
Women’s rights,
Burgeoning Health care crisis in the absence of a universal health care or a public option,
Students plight with the rising educational costs,
Growing economic disparity,
Or,
On a serious level – The invasion and occupation of foreign lands through wars,
Nuclear proliferation,
Slighting human rights over economic opportunities,
Double standards in the terrorism definition,
Ignoring environmental warnings…all of which draws immediate attention from the critics representing the specific agenda.
Prior to moving forward with the discussion, it’s necessary to accept the bestowed honor for being compared with the canines by the critics.
As an animal lover, particularly the canines, I consider the comparison – a true compliment.
The reason being, the canines are known for their unconditional love, loyalty and protective instincts towards their owners and the families. They are also well regarded for their intuitive nature.
Due to these extraordinary characteristics, the canines have earned the title as “Man’s best friend.”
Although, sometimes it’s worth posing the question if the man deserves a best friend in a canine.
Similarly, the attacks through innuendoes and nuances seen against the articles on atrocities that were presented with evidence, are intriguing.
Cynicisms vary such as the articles meeting the “critics standards” attributed to the guardian or the ‘Almighty’ out of fear as the case might be and phrased as the ‘Brisk walk.’
While, the so-called ‘inappropriate berating’ of the human misconduct selectively ascribed to the “off-leash” canine, apparently not accustomed to the ‘city lifestyle.’
It beckons the argument on whose side is, these city slickers as the “judges” and “critics” on, when the articles on the website are invariably factual and visuals supported, portraying the systemic degradation of humanity at every level.
If the presentation or the style is the issue, then it’s worth remembering that the art of diplomacy and sophistication is at its best in a dialogue with the virtuous free of vices and that being envy, ego, pride, prejudice and greed.
Moreover, the offenders condemned in these articles are no missionaries or monks in the monasteries.
Instead, they are individuals as well as powerful authorities deliberately and conscientiously engaged in killing and mass murder of their own population, specifically the oppressed minorities.
Economic opportunists causing immense agony and misery for humanity through deceitful and deceptive actions.
It appears that any one daring to highlight the inherent omission of fairness by the corporate owned networks and the political figures’ evasion of responsibility on vital national issues like health care, financial reform, environment are declared ‘reprehensible’ by their representatives.
The double standards in the first amendment act as found in the terrorism definition among the critics are attention worthy.
When the articles on this website raise genuine credibility issue against the major corporations and their political allies, not excluding the foreign governments’ human rights activities, the news outlets are instantaneously used by the mighty and the powerful to warn the legitimate substance or comment as “off-limit,” in a democracy.
On the other hand, the constant vilification of the “progressives,” the “liberals,” anyone defending righteousness and the most favorite of all,
The religion of Islam and its followers…by the Fox news presenters viz. Glenn Beck, Sean Hannity and Bill O’Reilly, not barring the radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh are,
Permitted as ‘free speech’ parlance with an exclusive right to trigger violence, hostility, anger and fear mongering.
Even if the extreme provocation leads to untoward incidents like the death of DR. George Tiller of Wichita, Kansas,
The green jobs advocate Van Jones’ resignation and,
Last but not the least, the recent anti-government groups promoted “terrorist attack” by Joe Stack against the IRS building in Austin, Texas.
Despite the track record, when the White House contemplated to exclude the Fox news in the press conference, the entire news media and the leading news organizations deemed such action as objectionable.
Only if the mainstream media like CNN, Fox News and others had placed the former administration under President George W. Bush and the Vice President Dick Cheney in spotlight with tough questions on the Iraq war, akin to the ones posed to His Holiness Dalai Lama, it could have led to a favorable status quo.
Humanity’s response to the Prophets / Messiahs, the Political leaders and the Peace activists thus far has been,
Lord Jesus Christ crucified.
Prophet Mohammad ( May peace be upon him) diminished in status as an alibi by the pretentious followers of Islam like the terrorist network Al Qaeda and others, Iranian Theocracy and the dictatorial powers in the Middle East.
The Holy Buddhist Temples in Afghanistan desecrated by the Taliban forces.
Holy Islamic sites under siege by the Israeli authorities in the disputed Hebron.
Hindu Temples attacked in Kashmir (Indian and Pakistani side) by the Pakistani fundamentalist terror groups.
President Abraham Lincoln assassinated for ending slavery.
President John F. Kennedy assassinated. President Kennedy was a vocal critic of the secret society and the military industrial complex.
Mahatma Gandhi assassinated for the peaceful effort to unite Hindus and Muslims.
DR. Martin Luther King assassinated for civil rights movement.
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat assassinated for signing the Israel-Egypt peace treaty.
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin assassinated for the peace initiative and signing the Oslo Accords pertaining to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
On an optimistic note, the universal peace mission might have been successfully thwarted by the anti-peace factions for centuries,
Nevertheless, the reversal is imminent in the immediate future.
Thank you.
Padmini Arhant