The value of an Indian life

After 16 terror attacks in the last four years [see pic] that left nearly 7000 Indians dead, we're yet to see any concrete steps to fight terror from our government. Every time an attack happens, all that our politicians do is take refuge in the 'spirit of the people' to recover from any attack, and 'promise' that 'strict action' would be taken against the perpetrators. That none of this translates into real action, is a fact well known. Lives aren't considered very precious in the relentless chase for money and power.


Compare this with how other nations, notably the US, deals with terror. Three instances come to my mind. The Kandahar episode where a single US citizen was part of the hijacked plane, hence inviting the interest of the FBI which ultimately filed a case. Then came 9/11 - and we all know the two wars thereafter. Now, the Mumbai attacks - the FBI was sent here immediately after 6 of their citizens perished. Such is the quality and sheer scale of their response, not to mention their security and anti-terror steps taken to prevent attacks in the first place. It is indeed amazing how every single American life is valued and treated.