A sad situation

Dear Editor,

They stood by you but you could not stand vigil, hold a candle and say a silent prayer for them.  At a time when the nation weeps and in a state of mourning, picketing, blocking of roads and humming in the land of the bird seemed more important than lending support and encouragement at this time of national crisis.  Is a sad situation, shattered lives, and a community in turmoil being used for narrow purposes?

Sincerely,

Shamshun Mohamed