Comments on: Mumbai

By: Diane Frank

Diane Frank — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 11:19:59 +0000

Having business in India, I’ve sent notes to friends and colleagues in regions affected by storms and flooding and terror for a while now. This time is no exception, and strikes close to home…I’ve stayed at a hotel on that beach, and we’ve been negotiating with a new client based in Mumbai.

By: ronnierho

ronnierho — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 20:25:08 +0000

1. Yes, Americans were “in danger”, that’s one reason this is getting attention stateside. The terrorists were targetting westerners. Had it been a regional thing, it wouldn’t have gotten a lot of play, simply because it happens so often.
2. It’s also a holiday weekend here in the USA, so not much is going on except shopping.

What’s interesting is that India is blaming Pakistan, which is denying involvement. I would tend to believe the official denial, and suspect militants within Pakistan. I don’t believe this was sanctioned by Pakistani leaders, but will probably have its intended effect: growing mistrust between the two countries.

By: VÃ©ronique

Keep in mind that this time Americans have been killed. That usually gets the US media’s attention.

By: divadarya

divadarya — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 18:03:28 +0000

I’m beginning to detect a theme for our big-hearted, thickheaded country for the 21st century; it’s not all about us. People with murder and hate in their hearts are always at war with peace and reason.
I agree; I offer condolences and a wish for swift justice to our brothers and sisters in India.