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Journalism of Courage
8226; Will this always be the fate of victims of natural disaster in Bihar 8216;What Goswami did not tell you on TV8217;, IE, April 30? The system itself is manipulated to take back all the benefits. If a district magistrate cannot ensure that the allotted relief reaches the victims, given all the powers and resources at his command, then how can a powerless victim with no clout get relief?
8212; Vikram New Delhi
8226; Hats off to The Indian Express for this report. Before the poor animals did not get fodder, and now poor people have been deprived of flood relief. What next?
8212; Varinder Sarin Kuwait
House rules
8226; This refers to your editorial 8216;Just get back8217; IE, April 30. It seems the BJP-led NDA is hiding from the real debates. It is the opposition8217;s duty to attend Parliament and interrogate the government on every issue, keeping a watch on its every move.
8212; Divyesh Raythatha On e-mail
8226; From the first days when its government at the Centre sacked governors who had been connected with the BJP, till the George Fernandes affair, the Congress has shown that it has no regard for the opposition. Hence editorial sermons at this late stage have no meaning. The BJP now must fight its case outside Parliament.
8212; A.K. Aggarwal Ahmedabad
8226; Boycotting Parliament or its committees is an act of cowardice. The NDA parties must attend Parliament in full force.
8212; Atma Gandhi Singapore
All for a veto
8226; While India is legitimately seeking permanent membership 8212; with veto power 8212;of the UN Security Council, it is disappointing that the current five permanent members appear to be opposing this. Secretary General Kofi Annan8217;s recent statements against India8217;s admission to the UNSC with veto power are also quite discouraging, keeping in view India8217;s size and the fact that it is the world8217;s largest democracy.
8212; P.P. Talwar Dehra Dun
Judicious advice
8226; I was thrilled to read the president8217;s advice to the judiciary 8216;Split verdict on workload for judges8217;, IE, April 30. If the judiciary hears out A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, it would be its way to reclaiming popular support.
8212; Madan Mohan Ambat Manama
Mind games
8226; Sandy Gordon is spot on 8216;Don8217;t think cricket8217;, IE, April 30. The Indian cricket team is over-rated and lacks internal fortitude. They buckle under pressure when the situation gets tough. They gloat too much about flash in the pan victories and are more consistent at losing than winning.
8212; Chris Balram New Brunswick, Canada
