The Hindu : Today's Paper News : A tale of two letters
On this, our 64th Independence Day, comes a story of regret, forgiveness and friendship. As countries continue to battle, as communities continue to mistrust and religious identities are more marked than ever before, this story of a Pakistani army personnel expressing regret for an incident that occured in the line of duty 46 years ago, is proof that empathy is all it takes to break barriers that seem insurmountable. The words of regret poignantly expressed forms a beginning of a new friendship. People reaching out to other people, irrespective of the colour of the skin, irrespective of the flag they owe allegiance to, irrespective of the God they worship and the homes they live in, is absolutely essential for us to live in a safe, peaceful and more equal world. The Joy of Giving Week is an endeavour that seeks to heal wounds between people and communities for it has as its genesis a hand extended to help and hold other hands, spreading security and by extension freedom from fear thus forming an unbroken link in society. The Joy of Giving Week 2011.
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