Being a father I can't even imagine such a thing happening to my child. I truly understand and feel sorry for those parents who lost their dreams and bouts of happiness. God...please do something and let this never repeat in any country or anyone.
RE:I know the parents' loss can't be replaced
by Sachin Vaidya on Apr 16, 2008 01:39 PM Permalink
As a father, I share your sentiments. Let this incident not be forgotten, else it will be repeated. As for action, lets not wait for our politicians to do anything. Lets drive public awareness through forums such as this one. Lets urge Rediff to start an initiative to raise awareness about transport safety norms for school children. The road worthiness of vehicles, qualifications of drivers, vehicle identification (a specific color for school buses), etc. But the subject of safety in public transport is a much wider one. However, public opinion could make a difference there as well.
RE:RE:I know the parents' loss can't be replaced
by Indian on Apr 16, 2008 02:02 PM Permalink
Sachin,
Such awareness is already on in cities like Bangalore and Chennai. That too because there are reasonalble number of responsible people around in these cities. People are not allowed to think of anything apart from day to day survival by our honourable politicians and administrators. This can happen only when the people are safe about their financial future and physical safety.
