Just a few words supporting the commutation of Mohammad Afzal's death sentence.
This blogger has no personal view on Afzal's guilt except to note that he has been convicted through our process of law -- which is how we settle such issues in democratic India.
Afzal's guilt, therefore, is not an issue at all.
The the only issue is the manner in which we should treat such terrorists.
Executing Afzal does little to advance justice any more than his lifetime incarceration. Why then should his evil blood be on the hands of the good citizens of India? For vengeance?
Forgiveness is surely a greater virtue than vengeance. This blogger hopes that India will act accordingly -- with greatness and mercy.
Let's also join most leading democracies by abolishing capital punishment in India.
