Mumbai Terror Attack - Will it change the way we live?

Last few posts of mine has been around the Mumbai Terror Attack, if the aim of the Terrorist is to create terror in the minds of the citizen, I will have to admit that they were fairly successful in doing that.

I live nearly 1000 kms away from the epicentre of the attack and trust me, I am deeply hurt and I have been feeling very insecure and having been going through sleepless nights. Is the title misleading.....

No, not really, I went to Trident Hotel in Chennai near the Airport and even though I was expecting the same, the amount of security checks that I had to undergo was quite a lot. It really made me happy, as they were doing a thorough job. Right from checking the bonnet and the luggage compartment and inside of the car, it was a good confidence building measure. Also, when we alighted the car, we were asked for a Photo Identity card and also our business card, the photo identity card was duly photocopied and retained with themselves. After all this frisking also happened, I could see all the guests were cooperating with the hotel staff during the entire process of security checks. So, please be aware that you should always carry a photo identity card with you when you got Hotels and Malls.

As I continued my walk towards my favorite restaurant 'Samudra' in 'The Trident', questions that came up on my mind is, has these terror attacks completely changed the way we would live ? Will the people who cooperated for the security checks, would continue to think that this is being done for their own good? Will the Hotel establishments take these security measures forever? Only time would answer all my questions.

I ordered my favorite 'Malabar Prawn Curry' and had it with Appam and Parotta, but my eyes were always on the entrance of the restaurant, checking if some gunmen is indeed coming. Dining in a Star Hotel is not the same ? But will it be like this forever ????

Whether the Security in the Hotels or the Airport is the same or not after sometime, the general public should not forget this and ensure that they are responsible by voting and by not encouraging caste based politics. Let's not forget that they thrive on our votes.