Patriotism vs. vandalism
I agree with the letter writers on the above mentioned topic( The Daily Star, August 24).I, too, feel that if there was any real patriotism(not just in words) in us as a nation, we could never condone such rampant violence and destruction of public and private property that took place throughout the country, whatever the provocation might be. Admittedly, the incident involving the students and the army personnel at DU was regrettable, however that does not justify going on the rampage and burning vehicles and causing damage.
As Shahlin Hossain has pointed out, the jubilation on the faces of the "protesters"(clearly seen on TV screens) as they systematically carried out their destructive activities, was, to say the least, unnerving! Is this what we, as a nation, have become: savage?
In this respect, the media has a role to play. The print media has not once spoken out against or condemned such acts of mindless violence, though it is quick to point out the flaws of the present government. Mr. Tarique Hoque is right when he says that the country's media seems incapable of providing encouragement to the present CTG.
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