Glorifying Saddam!!

It was amusing to watch TV channels and newspapers, mainly the protests organized and statements release by the political parties condemning Saddam's execution. It seemed like Saddam had been elevated to "Mahatma" level, never mind that he has been responsible for death of hundreds of thousands of his fellow countrymen and in neighboring countries like Iran & Kuwait. He had been accused of using chemical weapons against his countrymen and also of killing his son-in-law. It was funny to see all & sundry parties protesting against the execution. It is one thing to dislike US policies, but certainly doesn’t give license to glorify dictators like Saddam. Why cant these parties do something to improve the lot of poor people in their respective states. It seems to me that this is one more instance of vote bank politics. It is sad that people like Aung San Suu Kyi are languishing in jail for decades, while tyrants like Saddam are being glorified.

New Year 2007

Wishing You All a Very Happy New Year..

Below is a nice new year message that I read somewhere
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I AM THE NEW YEAR
Life I am the new year.I am an unspoiled page in your book of time.
I am your next chance at the art of living.
I am your opportunity to practicewhat you have learned about life during the last twelve months.
All that you sought and didn't find is hidden in me, waiting for you to search it out with more determination.
All the good that you tried for and didn't achieve is mine to grant when you have fewer conflicting desires.
All that you dreamed but didn't dare to do,all that you hoped but did not will, all the faith that you claimed but did not have --these slumber lightly,waiting to be awakened by the touch of a strong purpose.
I am your opportunity to renew your allegiance to Him who said, "behold, I make all things new." I am the new year.
~Author Unknown~