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SL Armed Forces driven by humanitarian spirit -
Part III :
‘Togetherness, absolutely essential’
However important and relevant economic
considerations may be, it would be quite futile to imagine that it
is the sole cause of terrorism in the world today. University
professors, engineers, doctors, lawyers, all these people have
become terrorists in different parts of the world, not through
economic deprivation, but the causes in those cases have to be
sought elsewhere. That is why a sense of togetherness and
inclusivity in the body politic is absolutely essential to ensure
that our country never goes through the travails and tribulations
that afflicted us during the last quarter of a century.
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NAM and changing global power relations
East Asia, which is currently the scene to a
multiplicity of regional tensions, besides being an arena of
unprecedented economic dynamism and productivity, is also part of
what is considered the ‘energy demand heartland’ of the world. That
is, the region has an abundance of oil and gas deposits which many a
major power may be seeking to exercise control over.
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How the Gemunu Watch does SL proud
The pioneer Battalions of the Gemunu Watch were
first awarded President’s and Regimental Colours by President JR
Jayewardene on August 15,1980 at the Galle esplanade. The historic
ramparts of the Galle Fort provided a fitting backdrop to the
ceremony which was well attended by a large and appreciative Ruhuna
citizenry. It is a unique honour that three Gemunu Watch battalions
have been awarded colours on one occasion. The Gemunu Watch today
consists of 23 battalions.
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The Right to a fair trial
I have been deeply disturbed by some reactions
to what seems a spate of criminality relating to the abuse of
children. The argument is that we should respond to this by
reintroducing capital punishment. This is absurd, and not only
because punishment should always fit the crime. Capital punishment
for murder is another question, but that we already have, and the
simple fact that it has not been implemented indicates the deep
disquiet felt in general about the process.
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