Dear
President Obama
My
condolences and respect to you and the American people for their courage under
fire. Epitomised through the Boston marathon runners who were finishing the
race just in front of the bomb blast. I distinctly spotted some of them still
had the foresight to stop their watches on their wrists to confirm their
finishing time. Their bravery was astonishing.
As
a Sri Lankan now domiciled in the UK in close proximity to London, I am sad to
say my whole adult life, more than three decades was with constant threat of
suicide bombers in your presence. Terrorism is one of the vilest acts in the
world and the nation of Sri Lanka stands with you and the American people in
your hour of sorrow.
We
only know too well.
We’re
proud Sri Lankans who have now eradicated international terrorism from our
country.
Yes
the collateral damage was of many, but the lives of Sri Lankans we have saved
are also many. Many more for generations of Sri Lankans who will be born
without the fear of terrorism in their lives.
I
am sure the whole world agrees and shares the same view as I do.
Please
avail the expertise of our armed forces, sadly through experience; who are well
equipped to fight the war against terrorism.
Mr
President, we stand by you.
Dhammika
Dharmawardhane
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