Sunday, February 14, 2010

Attacks in Pune

I read with distress, about the bombing at the cafe in Pune, India which killed nine people.  Why must these cowardly terrorist groups target innocent people? Apparently, there was a bag with a bomb placed under one of the tables in the restaurant, which was frequented by European and Jewish tourists as well as students.  The target, a German Bakery was located in an affluent neighborhood called Koregaon Park and was frequented by 20-30 year olds.


Pune is a few hours southeast of Mumbia, and I will admit, it made me nervous to read about the bombing.  I, as an American born citizen, am unused to how people in other parts of the world live.  Terrorists, bombings, and kidnappings.  These are almost regular occurrences in other countries such as India, Philippines, Israel, yet here in America, we are still pure, still untouched, still wearing our rose colored glasses to the daily life of people in other parts of the world.  I hope for our sake we can keep our little wonderland lives intact a little bit longer.

1 comment:

  1. We really do lead sheltered lives here. Things we take for granted are considered privilges by others. Be safe in your travels.

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