I grew up in Bombay - I love the city. While in theory, you are right - any state which goes to war commits excesses against humanity. The problem is not killing terrorists - the problem lies in identifying them and making sure not a drop of innocent blood is shed. India's foray into Sri Lanka was an example of how excesses are committed. I have lived in the USA for a few years as well...Americans are a good people, but the American forces commit atrocities against prisoners, Iraqis, Afghans. Non-violence is not cowardice. A Taiwanese friend of mine told me how much the world admires India for never resorting to violence. Well, my blood boils too. But it is very easy to lead a country into war - whether it is a democracy or a military dictatorship - you merely have to deride the peaceful citizens as unpatriotic and cowardly and the majority of the people would back you. While I share your pain and anguish, I certainly don't agree that "going to war" or "dismantling networks" is the key. I could have easily been on that train. So could you. But I would much rather not have my country stoop to the abysmal levels of Israel and the US Govt.
