Under the light of current events, let us focus on the story below:
A bunch of terrorists barge into a 5-star hotel at one of the most crowded tourist spots in the financial spinal cord of a tolerant (Oh! I mean it) country. They breach the security as if there did not exist any. Rifling, literally, their way through the lobby they force the guests (all rich and some foreigners too) as hostages and lock them on one of the top floors. Owing to the high level of planning and specialized training, they pick their spot nicely to get a better grip on the situation. While on the top floor, they wait for the news to spread (you don't need to wait for long, really!!) through the news channels. After a short while, the place is surrounded by police and para military forces who are eagerly waiting for the terrorists to place their demands. And here it comes. One of them broadcasts a message using his Blackberry (Yes, they got it.) to convey their stand -
"We have held all the guests of this hotel as hostages. We dont want any of you to move into the hotel or the consequences will be unfavourable. On one condition, these hostages will be released. We want you to release all the Mujahiddins (I sometimes wonder what this means exactly.) under arrest in India. You will also provide us safe transportation out of the country. Failing to do so will cost you a lot of lives. Of your countrymen as well as others. I make our intentions clear. Death is the penalty. No Mercy!!"
OK. Lets hear some people talk on the cameras about this:
Chief Minister's response: "We are concerned about the lives of our citizens and guests. This is an emergency (People would never have known this had he not said it). We are considering their demands."
Prime Minister's response: "This response is assisted by foreign help (You know who!). They will face serious consequences if they do not explain their stand (He really did say that)."
Defence Minister's response: "Calls have been traced to Karachi. We know Pakistan is involved in these attacks. (Oh my God! That's a discovery)."
Commissioner's response: "We are trying our best."
Intelligence agencies' response: "We had informed the government of a possible attack SIX months ago (Again, this is not made up)."
On-site police officer's response: "We cannot take any action until the higher authorities finish negotiation with the terrorists."
America's response: "How much?"
Army's response: "Forgiving the terrorists for what they did is God's decision. Fixing their appointment with God is our job (Credits - Suhani's status message). They have already made it clear - No Mercy. No mercy it is!" (I salute.)
Pakistan's response (not on camera): "Let us all pay a tribute to the selfless service offered by our fighters (read as.. Terrorists)."
Another terrorist's response: "Insha Allah!!"
My response: "Lets just say - WTF!!"
Your response - ?? (comments please)
A bunch of terrorists barge into a 5-star hotel at one of the most crowded tourist spots in the financial spinal cord of a tolerant (Oh! I mean it) country. They breach the security as if there did not exist any. Rifling, literally, their way through the lobby they force the guests (all rich and some foreigners too) as hostages and lock them on one of the top floors. Owing to the high level of planning and specialized training, they pick their spot nicely to get a better grip on the situation. While on the top floor, they wait for the news to spread (you don't need to wait for long, really!!) through the news channels. After a short while, the place is surrounded by police and para military forces who are eagerly waiting for the terrorists to place their demands. And here it comes. One of them broadcasts a message using his Blackberry (Yes, they got it.) to convey their stand -
"We have held all the guests of this hotel as hostages. We dont want any of you to move into the hotel or the consequences will be unfavourable. On one condition, these hostages will be released. We want you to release all the Mujahiddins (I sometimes wonder what this means exactly.) under arrest in India. You will also provide us safe transportation out of the country. Failing to do so will cost you a lot of lives. Of your countrymen as well as others. I make our intentions clear. Death is the penalty. No Mercy!!"
OK. Lets hear some people talk on the cameras about this:
Chief Minister's response: "We are concerned about the lives of our citizens and guests. This is an emergency (People would never have known this had he not said it). We are considering their demands."
Prime Minister's response: "This response is assisted by foreign help (You know who!). They will face serious consequences if they do not explain their stand (He really did say that)."
Defence Minister's response: "Calls have been traced to Karachi. We know Pakistan is involved in these attacks. (Oh my God! That's a discovery)."
Commissioner's response: "We are trying our best."
Intelligence agencies' response: "We had informed the government of a possible attack SIX months ago (Again, this is not made up)."
On-site police officer's response: "We cannot take any action until the higher authorities finish negotiation with the terrorists."
America's response: "How much?"
Army's response: "Forgiving the terrorists for what they did is God's decision. Fixing their appointment with God is our job (Credits - Suhani's status message). They have already made it clear - No Mercy. No mercy it is!" (I salute.)
Pakistan's response (not on camera): "Let us all pay a tribute to the selfless service offered by our fighters (read as.. Terrorists)."
Another terrorist's response: "Insha Allah!!"
My response: "Lets just say - WTF!!"
Your response - ?? (comments please)
