20 years on - thoughts on Locherbie

Whatever the reasons behind it, the bombing of the Pam Am flight from London to New York can never be justified. All human life is sacred. "Thou shalt not kill" is just as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago. And yet there are those in many parts of the world who feel that any means is justified to achieve their ends.

One thing that I think is amply demonstrated by all the wars and fighting that has been carried on over centuries, is that fighting never solved anything. The only solution is through dialogue between peoples of the earth.


"The oppressed who have right on their side must not take that right by force; the evil would continue. Hearts must be changed." Baha'i Writings.

ethics and computing

I was reading a magazine the other day and came across an interesting article that was discussing the ethics of using computers in warfare and whether it was morally wrong to kill someone when you were not there in person - such as using remotely guided tanks and other weaponry.

I'm sorry, but I believe that it is morally wrong to kill anyone. Full Stop. I feel that technology in all its aspects (including computing) should be used for the benefit of the whole of mankind and not just one (self-selected) part of it to the detriment of the rest.

It is a pity that computer people are not all committed to the ideals of peace and unity.

Abdu'l-Baha, in one memorable passage of the Baha'i Writings says that we have had warfare for over 2000 years and it is now time to work for peace.

"Peace, let it begin with me. We need peace."

We cannot fight terrorism, we must instead bring PEACE