THE shady crooks and peacenik faggots are playing the words game, when our goal has been written on the wall. I am referring to the media proclamations stating that 'peace remains illusive' irrespective of an outright military victory in Sri Lanka.
Let's keep the record straight. Sri Lanka didn't start this round of violence. The LTTE did. They did it at a time and place of their choosing, with the declared intention of fighting a conclusive 'final war' to establish a mono-ethnic tamil only seperate state. The military operations the government is folliwing through with determination is a reaction to the unending provocations by the tamil tiger terror group. The goal of the military operations is to decimate the military capabilities of the LTTE and bring relief to Sri Lankans oppressed by the terrorists.
Peace, in this context, is a desirable outcome. It does not necesarily have to be or may not even be the immediate outcome. It doesn't matter. Once terrorism is crushed, and complete state control over all of Sri Lanka's territories are established, a gradual return to normalcy will happen. Even though a certain degree of unease may prevail in the terror ravaged areas for a reasonable period of time, resumption of economic activity will bring about stability to the region. Peace will come eventually, if and when the local population deems it desirable.
Even though peace is considered a quintessential for prosperity, one doesn't necessarily have to precede the other in that order. Neither has simply having peace proven to be the basis for prosperity. There are too many hot-spots across the globe where prosperity prevails even in the absence of peace, and similarly peaceful regions which have not been prosperous in recent history. Israel and most parts of Afrika are living examples.
Sri Lanka's has been a unique case, unparalleled in history and almost exotic in character. Sri Lankans are similarly a unique people, who have proven capable of deciding their destiny in ways deemed impossible by others.
In our case, Sri Lanka needs to clearly follow the military doctrine to the hilt. There cannot and will never be any prospects for peace as long as anyone else carries weapons and possesses the capacity to challenge the government's will. The LTTE must be crushed militarily, at any cost.
The government's task in the aftermath would be to create a conducive environment for economic activity and to enhance infra-structure in the country not only with a view to attract investment, but also the Sri Lankan talent who currently serves other nations. SLG should engage in talks to address any genuine grievences of minorities, but never concede priviledges which provide an undue advantage to any individual or group.
There are many opinions out there about what's best for Sri Lanka. The very same people who were eager to concede half of the country to a group of illiterate murderers now opine a desperate need for talks, when the need of the hour is action. The action needs to be decisive, backed by a clear vision. Let sustainable peace be a distant outcome, it does not need to be right now. Stability and revival of economic activity are more urgent and important.
Let's keep the record straight. Sri Lanka didn't start this round of violence. The LTTE did. They did it at a time and place of their choosing, with the declared intention of fighting a conclusive 'final war' to establish a mono-ethnic tamil only seperate state. The military operations the government is folliwing through with determination is a reaction to the unending provocations by the tamil tiger terror group. The goal of the military operations is to decimate the military capabilities of the LTTE and bring relief to Sri Lankans oppressed by the terrorists.
Peace, in this context, is a desirable outcome. It does not necesarily have to be or may not even be the immediate outcome. It doesn't matter. Once terrorism is crushed, and complete state control over all of Sri Lanka's territories are established, a gradual return to normalcy will happen. Even though a certain degree of unease may prevail in the terror ravaged areas for a reasonable period of time, resumption of economic activity will bring about stability to the region. Peace will come eventually, if and when the local population deems it desirable.
Even though peace is considered a quintessential for prosperity, one doesn't necessarily have to precede the other in that order. Neither has simply having peace proven to be the basis for prosperity. There are too many hot-spots across the globe where prosperity prevails even in the absence of peace, and similarly peaceful regions which have not been prosperous in recent history. Israel and most parts of Afrika are living examples.
Sri Lanka's has been a unique case, unparalleled in history and almost exotic in character. Sri Lankans are similarly a unique people, who have proven capable of deciding their destiny in ways deemed impossible by others.
In our case, Sri Lanka needs to clearly follow the military doctrine to the hilt. There cannot and will never be any prospects for peace as long as anyone else carries weapons and possesses the capacity to challenge the government's will. The LTTE must be crushed militarily, at any cost.
The government's task in the aftermath would be to create a conducive environment for economic activity and to enhance infra-structure in the country not only with a view to attract investment, but also the Sri Lankan talent who currently serves other nations. SLG should engage in talks to address any genuine grievences of minorities, but never concede priviledges which provide an undue advantage to any individual or group.
There are many opinions out there about what's best for Sri Lanka. The very same people who were eager to concede half of the country to a group of illiterate murderers now opine a desperate need for talks, when the need of the hour is action. The action needs to be decisive, backed by a clear vision. Let sustainable peace be a distant outcome, it does not need to be right now. Stability and revival of economic activity are more urgent and important.
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