Thoughts on 26/2/2006

Railway budget was good as there was no increase in fairs.
There is outrage at acquittal of criminals in Jessica Lall murder case. TV channels should not call the lawyers of the accused. Boycott of criminals and associates will send a strong signal to them. Re-investigation and re-trial are necessary. A brave constable was enough to get Sushil Sharma convicted. In Jessica Lall case three people did not have the courage to speak.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee owes an explanation to the nation to the saying of Hindujas that he said to them “We were unfair to you”.
The situation in Iraq is getting worse by the day.
Democracy is Philippines is not stable.
Benedict XVI has appointed 15 cardinals. I do not know whether anyone is above 80. Those who are above 80 should not be appointed cardinals as they do not have the right to vote in a conclave.