Why wast it ?

Oh my boy !

Wake up . . . .

Life is not bad

Hope and Faith should

only be your weapons

To beat the world

that laughed at you !

Look !

At the moon she

travels the universe with

o legs and hands !

Look at the clouds !

Who cuddles the skay with

no armsw . . .

wake up . . .

the world is yours,

if only if you wish it to be !

I know you are an imporatnat cog

in the wheel of human life

Why wast it ?

Sakthi Sakthithasan

Fall has come !

Falls
Yes the fall has come
leaves are falling off
revealing the naked
Trees teaching the
Truth of life..... Yes
after the fall ; spring
follows, all of us take
this as granted ! Yet
refuse to accept
good time follows bad
Does this also not follow the
law of nature ? ! Afterall
We are humans with
Super knowledge that is
Why we are unable to
Comprehend the lesson
Given to us by nature.

Sakthi Sakthithasan

2016 What a turning point !

2016 will be scribed boldly in the world history book. The political tremors that shook the western democracies are beyond beleife. First the EU referendum that gave a result that was not expected. Then the unexpected victory of Donald Trump as president of the United States.

It is very worrying for a person who has settled as immigrant in one these countries. You may ask why ? Well if anyone agrees or not there is racial undertone lying beneath these victories. Having said that I am not denying there are legitimate concerns that give rise to these racial tensions.

It is also true that some political leaders have capitalised on these concerns to drive their arguments forward despite the danger posed of these racial undertones get blown up. By the same argument it is also the responsibility of the first generation immigrants such as me to work towards more integration in the society.

It is sad and worrying for a person like me who has been living in this country for some 42 years and still get classified as a foreigner in some peoples eyes. Yet I for myself can see any other country than England  as my country.

But whatever happened did so in a  democratic process and as a person who believe in Democratic process I hope the same democratic process will back my loyality as a British Citizen.It is true that when the tolerance of a society is tested to it's limit then  the reaction that we see today will be a reality.

Now that the democratic choice of our country is to effect "Brexit" we must be brave enough follow it throw and work it to our advantage. Similarly the campaign speeches of Donald Trump should be taken as a campaign speech and hope that he will not carryout the divisive policies that he spoke about.  On hearing the conciliatory victory speech that Triumph gave I am ready give the benefit of the doubt to him and am very anxious to see his first few actions as the President of US.

It is also stressed out that the expectations raised by these anti "establishment" leaders are managed if further backlash to be avoided. But can the "racial undertone" whipped up contained by these leaders if they are unable fulfill the expectations of the voters.

Well this.is where the will inexperience of holding any
public positions may become a stumbling block.

Let us wait and see.

Sakthi Sakthithasan

Me . . . . . You . . . . . EU

Confusion , Contradiction , relentless so called facts and figures .. . . . .

Yes I am talking about the arguments for and against our continued membership of Europe. Whichever media you happened to listen, read or hear the constant debates about the membership of UK in the EU . Well it is expected as this is a once in a life chance to shape the future of this country.

we are kept on reminded that the decision we make should be taken by considering our personal circumstances and determining what effect our decision will make to our personal circumstances. Well the arguments on both sides are heating up but the contend of these arguments are slowly degrading.

We decided to join in the so called "common market" some forty one years ago and I have been living here for 41 years. well that means all my time in UK the only life I experienced is inside EU. But the argument is not against the common market it is against the present day EU. I do understand that.

While I was a student the politics of all this did not matter to me that much well the correct reason was that I did not have time and was a "typical" student of that era. But as time progressed my life role changed to be a young husband, young father and now a matured husband and father soon to be a grand father.

So the view towards the society, the happenings in the society, the changes in the economical status of the country are all seem to affect my personal life and the inevitable involvement in political scenario followed. started my life in this country as a Labour supporter and slowly over the years found mu views were more aligned with the Conservatives. This may be because of the changes of life situation .

Once you start to see some abuses of the social benefits it is amazing at times I seem to agree with Mr Farage. Well once you are in the present situation of the referendum circumstances I have a big argument raging within myself.  There are some senses in what the "Leave" campaigners say but the leap in the dark scenario frightens me.

The saying " if it is working why break it?" circles in the mind. The worrying thing for me is the importance given to " Immigration " by the leave campaigners. It is true that the present rate of immigration will cause serious problems on the services. But relentless attack on immigration might create divisive attitude.

"leave" campaigners themselves are accepting that no one can predict the outcome of either situation for an argument sake let us say the "leave" wins and even after 5 years if the situation does not improve then who will be blamed the Immigrants who are settled in here ? It is a big worry.

I tend to believe the prime minister, he need not to be worried about his position as he will not be a prime minister after this term. he could easily go along with the flow and make the life easier for him. But he is firmly standing by what he believes is the best for this country despite a lots of criticism from his own party MP`s.

It is worrying to see the division within the Conservative party and the suggestion in the media that there are people trying to oust the prime minister after the referendum. Whatever it is David Cameron had a mandate for five years he promised a referendum and is delivering it. It is his duty to say what he believes is right to the public whether they believe it or not it is up to them. He has said that whatever the country decides he will carry out the peoples wish.

It is important that we should not let our heart rule our head. Putting the country`s interest before anything else should not constitute as being unpatriotic.

By the way has anyone seen Jeremy Corbyn ?








Well in my case I am still pondering and constantly weighing the pros and cons, but this constant bashing of "Immigration" will play a big role in making my decision.

Sakthi Sakthithasan

Do we need a referendum ?

While I was driving the other day I was listening to LBC radio. What a surprise what was the discussion about ?

EU ! and Brexit !

What else you think it would have been .

Well there was this gentlemen who was expressing his point, which was Do we need a referendum ?
 the reason that he given made me to think.

We already have a democratic process through which we elect a government who we trust would work with the best interest of the country and the people living in it.

For example if they think that the best position for the country is to remain in the EU then they should follow their conviction and if their decision proved to be wrong and they would be dealt with in the ballot box when they face the voters again.

Is remaining in or leaving the EU is that important to our economy is the general voters are the best people to take that decision.

These kind of important decisions should be taken with a careful considered way not by being emotionally charged.

What I am thinking is definitely an after thought and a lay person like me is not going to make any difference in either side of the argument. But it is a serious thought that is it sensible for important matters like this needs to be left in the hands of the public whose decision on that particular day will determine the economic and security issues of the country.

Well makes  you wonder ! does it not ?

Passion and Patriotism are two very important virtues but when they are charged by pure emotions the outcome may not necessarily based on clear thinking.

It is true the European issue was a thorn in the side for Conservative party and was hanging over them for decades. Erosion of the support into Conservative support by Nigel Farage has somehow forced the Conservative party's hand to offer the referendum.

I hope everyone of us will think very carefully considering the fact that our vote on the 23rd of June is going to shape the future for generations to come.

After all it is the sovereignty that we have allowed this referendum to be held !

Let us vote with our head not our heart

Sakthi Sakthithasan

Only one answer ?

I am in fact an immigrant !

who came to this country some forty one years ago at the tender age of eighteen.

Now at the prime age of 59 I am a British citizen in every sense. Yes I am a "British Sri Lankan" , " British Tamil" , " British Hindu " call me in any name but the word British stands firmly and proudly in front of my name.

I have lived in this country through different stages as a "student" , "part time worker" , " trainee" and an "engineer" through which time I was also a husband, father etc.

But to be honest so far in my life racism has not hindered me in any way to progress my life. Instead I had helping hands which aided me to come up in life.

The experiences I had in this country is second to none. I have always been very proud to contribute to the country that I have adopted as my own.

Having said that I will be lying if I also do not say that at occasions I have come across racist attitude from some people whom I classify as ignorant people who you will find in any society in any part of the world.

I was watching the Question time in BBC last night and am beginning to worry about the current trend of political turn the country is adopting.

When I say the country it does not mean the population but, the leading politicians who unfortunately repeatedly appearing in the current affairs programmes.

What is the issue you may ask ?

Well my question is, is there only one answer to the question for all the current problems in our country ? " Immigration"

Well unfortunately and worryingly that is the picture at least some politicians are trying to create.

In the above said programme last night the UKIP leader was relating the Europe issue for every question asked which in turn ended up in immigration.

We all know there are million and one other points which needed to be discussed before the European referendum but instead there is always one person inserts the immigration and everyone else hovers around it.

It is frighting for instance the so called "immigration" issue is resolved then where do they stand what other fear they are waiting to manipulate ? well ........ I am beginning to worry.

Please do not mistake me. Immigration is a big factor that is playing in every ones mind. But a solution for that is only "a" solution and not "the" solution for all the problems.

For every person who tries to hang on to this issue I agree there are about 20 people who has the same view as me but unfortunately they do not get the same air time in my view.

Healthy debate in issues like immigration is very important. It is sad that for some time because of the political correctness  these issues were swept under the carpet and if anyone tries to open up a decent debate they were branded as racists.

Because of that I think the pendulum is about to swing far into the other side, even though it helps to redress the balance there is also a danger of creating an unsettle feeling in the minds of people like me.

It is sad to say that while I agree with many things that UKIP leader Nigel Farage says hesitant to support him because of his continued red rick on Immigration.

If everyone is expected to vote with their consensus then the fear of this constant "immigrant" bashing need to be curtailed . Well there are many so called immigrants and the sons and the sons of immigrants who also support the argument to leave the EU.

These kind of fear make people ponder about their future and their off springs future. Even though I was born in Sri Lanka and has a brown skin this is my country and I am very proud to be British.

This does not mean that I do not respect my religion but being a good Hindu is to live peacefully without hindering others and practise what we practise within our own selves.

It is in the hands of the politicians on all sides to make everyone feel that they belong to this country while controlling the immigration, without a doubt it is needs to be controlled. At the same time  other factors  which affects Britain's membership of EU need to be debated more as well.

This is only a lay man's view.

"Immigration" is not the only answer to all the questions.

Sakthi sakthithasan