Many Buddhists have been swayed by the success SLA at the battle front. How many of them do know the true reasons for the commencement of the so-called 'war'. If they become aware of the true reason for the 'war' I am sure they as true Buddhists will voice in support of the cause for the start of the 'war'. The cause: The Tamils wanted to be treated equally and in par with the Sinhalese.

The government started treating the Sinhalese Buddhists as if they were disabled persons who cannot compete with the Tamils in a level field. The Tamils opposed it saying that the Sinhala Buddhists are able persons who are equally capable of competing with the Tamils in any level field.

The so-called Sri Lankan Government is still treating the Sinhala Buddhists as disabled or handicapped persons who have to be propped-up to enable them to lead a normal life. If the Buddhists become aware and understand the situation, they will arise against the government for under-estimating their ability

And if they (Buddhists) do what they ought to do then the prestige of the Buddhists and their religion would rise and this bountiful country will develop so rapidly that will surprise the entire world and there would be sustainable peace, prosperity and a pleasant living for ALL the people in this beautiful country which was once known as the "Paradise Isle of East"

It is said that the government is waging a humanitarian war to liberate the Vanni and free the Tamils from the clutches of the Tigers and that they are not waging a war against the Tamils. But if the above report dscribes the correct position, then there is something wrong with the words and deeds.

I think that one of the NGO's can take-up the matter with His Excellency the President who might not be aware of the ground situation or with the Supreme Court for due redress.

Falling from the frying pan right into the fire.